as in myths
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 misconceptions
That is probably one of the biggest misconceptions that people have.
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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
But there are definitely misconceptions.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Additionally, part of my role is to address misconceptions people hear about on social media by sharing data on potential side effects and explaining what someone can expect when starting a new birth control.
—Karen Greiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
These differences may reflect prescriber preferences, inequities in health care or misconceptions among both patients and clinicians about safe dosing.
—Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
There are still some common misconceptions about eligibility, said Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, a professor of government at Columbia University who served in the Department of Labor and the White House during the Biden administration.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Alafranji urged women to keep pushing forward and to not let misconceptions make women second guess themselves.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Believe it or not, there are some misconceptions about what goes on inside a coroner’s office, Ada County Chief Deputy Coroner Brett Harding told the Idaho Statesman recently.
—Shannon Tyler
march 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
The real challenge isn’t the tics themselves, but the misconceptions surrounding them.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
But there are definitely misconceptions.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Additionally, part of my role is to address misconceptions people hear about on social media by sharing data on potential side effects and explaining what someone can expect when starting a new birth control.
—Karen Greiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
These differences may reflect prescriber preferences, inequities in health care or misconceptions among both patients and clinicians about safe dosing.
—Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
There are still some common misconceptions about eligibility, said Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, a professor of government at Columbia University who served in the Department of Labor and the White House during the Biden administration.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Alafranji urged women to keep pushing forward and to not let misconceptions make women second guess themselves.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Believe it or not, there are some misconceptions about what goes on inside a coroner’s office, Ada County Chief Deputy Coroner Brett Harding told the Idaho Statesman recently.
—Shannon Tyler
march 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
The real challenge isn’t the tics themselves, but the misconceptions surrounding them.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
Noun
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Still, myths and misconceptions are persistent.—
Emily Maskell,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ashland represents the culmination of a long journey exploring the magic of the American West and the myths that reside therein.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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People with the disorder usually experience a combination of psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorderly behavior.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Giants totaled three hits and as many errors.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fullerton took advantage of three errors to score four runs in the third inning on the way to a 5-2 win over Laguna Hills in an Empire League game Friday at Laguna Hills High.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Their romance emerges alongside the dreamlike atmosphere of the mysterious circus, their illusions becoming a way to communicate with each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Misconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceptions. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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