factoid

noun

Definition of factoidnext
as in misconception

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Recent Examples of factoid Rather than reading only factoids and statistics from one person, these two gentlemen were on the red carpet interviewing almost every person who went up on stage. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026 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 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
  • The bald-faced hornet misconception Despite its common name, the bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) is actually a type of yellow jacket.
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • To hear Karrahbooo tell it now, one of the most lasting misconceptions is also one of the simplest.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of misconception
Noun
  • Berlinger maintained Manson's reputation as an evil mastermind was fueled more by myth than reality.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • By the time of publication, the myth had overtaken the analytics.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of myth
Noun
  • This superstition often causes the fielding team to avoid saying the words no-hitter or perfect game and often leaves the pitcher isolated in the dugout.
    — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The accessory has become a superstition for fans believing that the purse — which has since sold out on the Woods by Jordyn website — was partly responsible for bringing the New York City team to the NBA Finals and its first win in over 50 years.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of superstition
Noun
  • Psychologists call this the planning fallacy, and the research is unforgiving.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • There is a fallacy in thinking of languages as brute and unchanging facts, laid out distinctly like elements in the periodic table.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of fallacy
Noun
  • Multiple commenters were still unable to see it, and were getting the same error, as did Fortune.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • After committing a throwing error on a pickoff attempt that advanced the potential tying run to second base, O'Brien fanned rookie Cole Carrigg to end it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of error
Noun
  • Authors of literary fiction who take on the plight of the modern American male, such as Klay and Conroe, treat it as totalizing in its gravity.
    — T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The head of fiction position is about to open up, but Sofia is skeptical about the chances of a non-Brit landing that spot.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of fiction
Noun
  • God is the infinite Mind that naturally causes each individual to know right from wrong, truth from untruth, and most importantly, reality from unreality.
    — Suzanne Riedel, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
  • And there are lies, so many untruths that one doesn’t know who to root for.
    — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of untruth
Noun
  • Symptoms, which can take up to two months to develop, may include headache, nausea and sore throat before progressing to hallucinations, delusions, disorientation, paralysis and coma.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Smaller numbers reported experiencing delusions, hallucinations, physical pain, rage, and suicidality.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of delusion

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