elusion

noun

ē-ˈlü-zhən How to pronounce elusion (audio)
Definition of elusionnext
as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable his artful elusion of the worst work assignments

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Recent Examples of elusion We’re left to draw our own conclusions about that period, especially as the present-day Andrésen looks back on it here with more innuendo and elusion than frank remembrance. — Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2021 Emphasizing defense, his boxing instructor prods him to master the art of elusion, of hitting without being hit. — Gordon Marino, WSJ, 10 Jan. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elusion
  1. escape
  2. evasion
  3. avoidance
Noun
  • In the finale, the last two contestants face a head-to-head escape where only one can win.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • There was the Dolphins’ play of the day that ultimately wasn’t — a nimble escape from pressure and a dart to Chris Bell, who would have scored a 68-yard TD if one of his toes hadn’t grazed the sideline.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of escape
Noun
  • For example, Washington experienced an 82% drop in fare evasion in 2024 after installing more secure fare gates on its rail system.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • For example, ProPublica was able to expose the tax-evasion practices of wealthy sports teams owners in 2021.
    — Alex Volonte, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of evasion
Noun
  • With smarter obstacle avoidance, self-emptying docks, and mopping pads that actually scrub, today’s cleaning bots deliver an instant quality-of-life upgrade.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This is needed for things like orbit corrections, station-keeping, attitude control, and collision avoidance.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of avoidance

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“Elusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elusion. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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