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Will-o'-the-wisp (Noun)

An illusion that misleads.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The promise of easy wealth from the get-rich-quick scheme turned out to be a will-o'-the-wisp that led many investors astray.
The rumors of a low-cost miracle cure for the disease proved to be a will-o'-the-wisp, giving false hope to desperate patients.
The politician's vow to create thousands of new jobs was a will-o'-the-wisp that disappeared after the election.
The glowing promises of the salesperson about the product's capabilities were a will-o'-the-wisp that disappeared when the customer tried to use it.
The tantalizing prospect of a romantic relationship with the charismatic stranger turned out to be a will-o'-the-wisp that vanished as soon as the chase was over.

A pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground.

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

The mysterious will-o'-the-wisp danced across the marsh, drawing in unsuspecting travelers with its hypnotic glow.
The will-o'-the-wisp was a common sight in the bayou, its flickering light leading many a lost soul deeper into the treacherous waters.
As we walked through the marsh at dusk, a will-o'-the-wisp suddenly materialized in front of us, its ethereal light casting an eerie spell.
Legend had it that the will-o'-the-wisp was the lantern of a lost spirit, forever doomed to wander the marshes in search of its way back to the land of the living.
Despite the warnings, Emily felt an irresistible pull towards the will-o'-the-wisp, its mesmerizing light drawing her deeper into the darkness.