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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
Vega acknowledges that misconceptions about cafeteria food may lead some families to send a packed lunch along with the message that school lunches are inadequate or even harmful.
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Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
There's other big misconceptions around PPA, too.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
The real-life fears and misconceptions about how AIDS could and could not be transmitted were central to the storyline, adding extra pressure to be accurate in the face of evolving understanding of the virus.
—Scott Malia, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Connell said there are often misconceptions about who uses Medicaid.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
Contrary to common misconceptions, such documents typically do not grant the agent a right to surveil the person who appointed them.
—Nina A. Kohn, Forbes.com, 2 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
These misconceptions can be startling.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Upon entering the modeling industry, Hazell found that the stereotypes that hung over models' heads were huge misconceptions.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
There's other big misconceptions around PPA, too.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
The real-life fears and misconceptions about how AIDS could and could not be transmitted were central to the storyline, adding extra pressure to be accurate in the face of evolving understanding of the virus.
—Scott Malia, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Connell said there are often misconceptions about who uses Medicaid.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
Contrary to common misconceptions, such documents typically do not grant the agent a right to surveil the person who appointed them.
—Nina A. Kohn, Forbes.com, 2 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
These misconceptions can be startling.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Upon entering the modeling industry, Hazell found that the stereotypes that hung over models' heads were huge misconceptions.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
Noun
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Partnerships like this help to dispel myths and skepticism surrounding LiDAR’s versatility.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Forget the old myths about dressing up or sweet-talking your way to the front.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Notably, Illinois banned AI therapy after research found chatbot therapists fuel delusions, and California is close to becoming the first state to restrict companion bots to protect kids.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hernandez, chronicling the delusions that drove him into the arms of the law, demonstrates how imprisonment can begin far before sentencing.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Red Sox committed three errors, including two by second baseman David Hamilton.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Cordell report has since been discredited — missing transcripts, factual errors and even confusion of key witnesses.—
Matthew J. Frauenfeld,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Any lingering illusions of a comeback ended five minutes later when Zaha cleverly drew a foul from the lunging Sergio Busquets, and the former Crystal Palace winger, the team’s regular penalty taker, generously handed Toklomati the chance for his hat trick.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Shatter your illusions of love?—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Misconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceptions. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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