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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The music business, theater, Hollywood — these are obvious places to find folks who live in constant delusion, not to mention places Guest was already well familiar with.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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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