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
What’s more in overturning Thompson’s theory, the team also debunked another widespread misconception.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
And although Signature Healthcare has fewer patients, Abernathy also emphasized that the physicians work hard, which is a common misconception about concierge doctors.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Connell said there are often misconceptions about who uses Medicaid.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
Eliana Bonaguro, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in anxiety disorders, told Newsweek that misconceptions run deep.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
And although Signature Healthcare has fewer patients, Abernathy also emphasized that the physicians work hard, which is a common misconception about concierge doctors.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Connell said there are often misconceptions about who uses Medicaid.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
Eliana Bonaguro, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in anxiety disorders, told Newsweek that misconceptions run deep.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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The Cortège Out on the cricket fields at The Los Angeles Equestrian Center, an experiential open-air event is bringing together dance, sound, light, puppetry, costume, myth, and robotic canines.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The myth of Chinese tunnels has circulated for more than a century.—
Beth Lew-Williams,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For an in-depth look at AI psychosis and especially the co-creation of delusions via human-AI collaboration, see my recent analysis at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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If someone is already at risk of paranoia or delusions, AI may validate their thoughts in a way that intensifies their beliefs.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An aircraft flying without GPS can accumulate miles of error in just hours.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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FanDuel acknowledged the error in the way the game score was displayed and pinned it on a third-party provider.—
Contessa Brewer,Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of course, such high-tech innovations, providing the illusion of a social environment, have both pluses and minuses.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Shatter your illusions of love?—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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