optical illusion
Example Sentences
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The saber-toothed cat that appears mirage-like through a window, an optical illusion known as a Pepper’s Ghost, doesn’t reflect modern knowledge of the animal’s anatomy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
By presenting Satan's fall as a violent physical event instead of a purely spiritual allegory or optical illusion, Dante may have helped move Western thought toward the idea that celestial objects can directly reshape Earth.
From Science Daily ● May 11, 2026
This is actually something of an optical illusion, for the options are not getting more expensive in terms of price as the earnings date approaches.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
Scotland fans on social media have compared the new away jersey to the optical illusion dress that became an internet sensation in 2015.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
I knew the glow was my imag-ination or an optical illusion based on the fact that the light coming from the basement was bright while the rest of the house was so dark.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
