factoid

noun

Definition of factoidnext
as in misconception

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Recent Examples of factoid That’s one of many factoids included in the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s most recent Urban Mobility Report, which has been released periodically since 1987. — Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 14 Nov. 2025 Apologies for any churlishness, but those in and around the club will be relieved to have removed an annoying factoid from Amorim’s 11-month tenure. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025 Impress a dad with that factoid at your next barbecue. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025 People love to throw this factoid around. — Vivian Tu, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for factoid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factoid
  1. misconception
  2. myth
  3. superstition
  4. fallacy
  5. error
  6. fiction
  7. untruth
  8. delusion
Noun
  • There is a misconception that the biggest problem is concussions, Alosco said.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • The idea that top athletes from American football or basketball could simply transition to soccer and dominate is a misconception, as the sport prioritizes agility and creativity over sheer size or power.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of misconception
Noun
  • What this framework dismantles is a common and counterproductive myth—that friendships either spark instantly or are not worth pursuing.
    — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The movie, which starred an orca named Keiko, also dispelled myths about the killer whale and inspired activism around their captivity.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 July 2026
Definition of myth
Noun
  • And we have been distracted by the shiny objects of superstition and conspiracy and us versus them.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Memorable matches, sacrifices, personal style, and superstitions were volleyed back and forth in a lively conversation Thursday night with tennis stars Andre Agassi, Caroline Wozniacki, Genie Bouchard, and James Blake, hosted by Ralph Lauren.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
Definition of superstition
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  • Alfred North Whitehead called this the fallacy of misplaced concreteness.
    — Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
  • But some surgeons call this a fallacy.
    — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
Definition of fallacy
Noun
  • The Rangers never found themselves in the game from the start, after opening with an error between infielders Nicky Lopez and Jake Burger that allowed the Astros’ Jeremy Pina to reach first before Yordan Alvarez followed up with a home run.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026
  • The Diamondbacks took advantage of the Dodgers’ bullpen game — and three defensive errors.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of error
Noun
  • And her brand of absurdist humor, full of candid confessions, fart jokes, and Harry Styles fan-fiction, definitely goes there.
    — Shannon Carlin, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Spanish-language fiction ranks among Wattpad’s most popular categories, providing Webtoon Productions with a growing source of stories whose readership data and fan engagement can help inform development and adaptation decisions.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 14 July 2026
Definition of fiction
Noun
  • But in the popular imagination, untruths persist that should be corrected.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
  • We were lied on in our statement and lied on again, and even in the apology, there was untruth.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of untruth
Noun
  • Blurring the boundaries between reality and delusion, psychological horror explores the mind in all its complexity, often leaving audiences questioning their own perceptions.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • In one case, the Jupiter family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Google, saying the company’s chatbot, Gemini, contributed to their son’s death by fueling severe delusions and eventually coaching him through taking his own life.
    — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2026
Definition of delusion

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