as in myth
a false idea or belief
it is a popular misconception that the Great Wall of China is visible from outer space
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Recent Examples of misconception
In urging buyers and sellers to consider low-fee agents, the report exposes the misconceptions that lead consumers to accept current commission rates as reasonable and justified.
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite some outsiders' ideas of the common Amish person's disposition, Bates dismisses any misconceptions about the way she was treated while living in the community.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Beyond Chatbots and Copilots For Ranjan, one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding enterprise AI was the idea that its value lies primarily in assistive tools.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The study also knocked a popular misconception on its head.
—Clarissa Brincat, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite some outsiders' ideas of the common Amish person's disposition, Bates dismisses any misconceptions about the way she was treated while living in the community.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Beyond Chatbots and Copilots For Ranjan, one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding enterprise AI was the idea that its value lies primarily in assistive tools.
—Peter High, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The study also knocked a popular misconception on its head.
—Clarissa Brincat, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misconception
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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The chief human resources officer at $76 billion giant Colgate-Palmolive, Sally Massey, dispelled the myths that Gen Z only brings high standards and chaos to the workplace.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Like the tricksters of myth, there’s depth to their slyness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Troublingly, there are unfolding layers of delusion too.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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His bus ride to the Big Apple at 17-years-old was a risk born of drive and delusion.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lawyers had requested that the Justice Department website be temporarily shut down and that an independent monitor be appointed to ensure no further errors occurred.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with new information, to reframe parts of the story and to correct spelling errors.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As Nick and Jacki’s conversations deepen, the line between witness and participant blurs, forcing both to confront what justice demands, what belief requires, and the perilous distance between true freedom and the illusion of self-determination.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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This work by Franco-Isreali artist Yorame Mevorach, also known as Oyoram, gives the illusion of swimming along the river’s edge.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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