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as in illusions
a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
unable to find any tracks in the snow the next morning, I was forced to conclude that the shadowy figure had been a figment of my imagination
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as in fictions
something that is the product of the imagination
thus far, the invisible human being has been nothing more than a figment of fantasy writers
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Images of dancers, street scenes and soldiers on the backdrop convey the illusions of various actions.—
Oline Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024 -
As bitcoin matures, its volatility is likely to settle, leaving behind an asset whose long-term stability is built on solid fundamentals, not illusions of control.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Then there are cautionary tales like the one in which a boy gets his fingers cut off for being a picky eater—stories about cause and effect, separation from loved ones, stealing, and death.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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In the hour leading up to kick-off, there is a grim succession of similar tales from supporters who have been ripped off.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles An emphasis was put on elevating fabrications used throughout the collection and marking the first time that the brand has featured silk.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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The designer leaned into his formidable cutting skills and theatrical bent, designing with high-tech fabrications that interact with smartphones, with foam-like materials, and experimenting in garment reconfiguration.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
11 Dec. 2024
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Clinical trials showed the combination helped manage schizophrenia symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thinking.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Elevating Mangione to a mythical status only serves to deepen his delusions of grandeur.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Then his team worked to share stories that Lively didn't care about the issue of domestic violence, USA TODAY reported.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Happy holidays and Forbes Daily will return to your inbox with the day’s top stories on January 3.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Curious History of Your Home This podcast explores the creation of genius household inventions that people have long taken for granted, such as clocks, toilets, and wallpaper.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Patent grants exclusive rights to inventors for specific, novel inventions or processes.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Figments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figments. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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