
Mirage
Visual Trick
A mirage makes you believe something is there when it's actually not.

Under the scorching sun, the highway seemed wet, but it was a mirage.
Hot Conditions
Mirages are common in hot places where light bends easily.

Wandering in the desert, she saw a mirage of water.
Not a Dream
Remember a mirage is a visual phenomenon, not a figment of imagination.

He rubbed his eyes, unsure if the city skyline was a mirage.
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