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
There is also a common misconception that floor seats are automatically the best.
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Attorney Al Watkins, who represented the McCloskeys during the early stages of the controversy, said one of the biggest misconceptions about the case is what triggered the confrontation in the first place.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
This is a common misconception.
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
One common misconception is that deadheading hydrangeas leads to reblooming.
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for misconception
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Attorney Al Watkins, who represented the McCloskeys during the early stages of the controversy, said one of the biggest misconceptions about the case is what triggered the confrontation in the first place.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
This is a common misconception.
—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
One common misconception is that deadheading hydrangeas leads to reblooming.
—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for misconception
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
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Despite numerous myths, a cat's fur color does not impact its personality traits.
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This is myth, and fisheries biologists know that pike do feed during the hot months just as other fish do.
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We are encouraged to indulge our delusions about replacement theory and white male superiority and to surrender to our instincts toward incivility and division.
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As Lines’ delusions calcified, so did ChatGPT’s affirmations.
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Third baseman Ryan McMahon also committed a throwing error, New York's 19th in its last 14 games.
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England is hoping karma is on its side after a famous goal-scoring error sealed a World Cup loss to Argentina 40 years ago at Azteca Stadium.
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His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
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Following the fall of Poland in September 1939, and before Germany invaded Denmark and Norway in April 1940, the absence of sustained military operations created the illusion of normalcy.
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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