pseudoscience
noun
pseu·do·sci·ence
ˌsü-dō-ˈsī-ən(t)s 
: a system of theories, assumptions, and methods erroneously regarded as scientific
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There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light—a little too much pseudoscience and not enough science.
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ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
The issue was amplified by the release of Apple Cider Vinegar, a Netflix series inspired by a real-life scandal involving a wellness personality who capitalized on pseudoscience to build a loyal—and ultimately deceived—following.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Beyond the pseudoscience, Means' general orientation toward health is out of touch with the needs of average Americans.
—Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
That’s especially chilling in an age of rampant misinformation — made worse when health leaders themselves spread pseudoscience.
—Bushraa Khatib, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
The issue was amplified by the release of Apple Cider Vinegar, a Netflix series inspired by a real-life scandal involving a wellness personality who capitalized on pseudoscience to build a loyal—and ultimately deceived—following.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Beyond the pseudoscience, Means' general orientation toward health is out of touch with the needs of average Americans.
—Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
That’s especially chilling in an age of rampant misinformation — made worse when health leaders themselves spread pseudoscience.
—Bushraa Khatib, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pseudoscience
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“Pseudoscience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pseudoscience. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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pseudoscience
noun
pseu·do·sci·ence
ˌsüd-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s
: a system of theories, assumptions, and methods erroneously regarded as scientific
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