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
Her daughter, Pallas, who co-manages Birchbark, says that the books lining the store’s shelves debunk the misconceptions that Native literature is stuck in the past or focused solely on hardship.
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Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Hezel and Marcello are aware that there are misconceptions, one of the biggest being that the Marlins strictly adhere to the numbers.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
These misconceptions obscure Zionism’s essential truth.
—Elad Strohmayer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet many individuals remain unregistered, often due to misconceptions or simply because the conversation has never happened.
—Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
For aspiring writers scrolling through deal announcements on industry sites or social media, those vague labels can fuel both dreams and misconceptions.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
But the efficacy and popularity of GLP-1 drugs have also bred plenty of misconceptions.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
But that is one of the misconceptions.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Debunking common misconceptions White papers written by advisory groups and consulting firms tend to have differing takes compared with academic literature on this topic.
—Daniel R. George, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Hezel and Marcello are aware that there are misconceptions, one of the biggest being that the Marlins strictly adhere to the numbers.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
These misconceptions obscure Zionism’s essential truth.
—Elad Strohmayer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet many individuals remain unregistered, often due to misconceptions or simply because the conversation has never happened.
—Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
For aspiring writers scrolling through deal announcements on industry sites or social media, those vague labels can fuel both dreams and misconceptions.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
But the efficacy and popularity of GLP-1 drugs have also bred plenty of misconceptions.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
But that is one of the misconceptions.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Debunking common misconceptions White papers written by advisory groups and consulting firms tend to have differing takes compared with academic literature on this topic.
—Daniel R. George, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
Noun
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There’s something for everybody in myths.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The first is the broader destigmatization of cannabis, as state after state dismantles old laws and outdated myths.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality that can be characterized by hearing voices and having delusions.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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The case has rightly focused attention on how chatbots apparently reinforce delusions and foster emotional dependency.—
Marc Augustin,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hopefully his teammates and coaches realize the errors in their ways.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In December, Chelsea’s players looked inexplicably unprepared for the intensity of this long-time rivalry and were caught out via defensive errors.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Archaeologists analyze the ancient painters’ creative use of the cave’s spatial definition to tell stories and create illusions of motion.—
Eric Kohn,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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In 2028, a 22-day fair is scheduled for June 7 to July 4 with a theme of magic and illusions.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Misconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceptions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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