1. plural of elusion; the act of evading or escaping from someone or something, especially by cunning or skill
Usage: countable noun; often used in formal or literary contexts
2. plural of elusion; instances of failing to achieve or attain something desired
Usage: countable noun; often used with abstract nouns like 'success' or 'happiness'

Examples

• The suspect's repeated elusions from police made him a priority target.
• Her elusions of the difficult questions frustrated the interviewer.
• Success remained one of his life's greatest elusions.
• The magician's clever elusions amazed the audience night after night.
• Despite their efforts, the criminals' elusions could not last forever.
• Happiness seemed like one of those elusions that always stayed just out of reach.