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 is the biggest misconception consumers have about sustainability in fashion?
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
As the evening progresses, resentments, misconceptions, and the tragic results of a deadly school fire rise from the ashes.
—Andy Hoglund Updated, EW.com, 18 May 2025
What's the biggest misconception about an all-neutral house?
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Our study found that people often made the same mistakes, driven by recurring misconceptions and gaps in security awareness.
—Mingyi Liu, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
As the evening progresses, resentments, misconceptions, and the tragic results of a deadly school fire rise from the ashes.
—Andy Hoglund Updated, EW.com, 18 May 2025
What's the biggest misconception about an all-neutral house?
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Our study found that people often made the same mistakes, driven by recurring misconceptions and gaps in security awareness.
—Mingyi Liu, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for misconception
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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Set in a ghostly Himalayan town, the movie is billed as an exploration of myth, memory, and places left behind.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Note to Leaders: Put a moratorium on secrets, myths, and gossip.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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But planted within that picture was a glimmer of hope — or maybe delusion — for Sabres fans.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Only one major-league third baseman, the San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado, has more errors than Muncy’s eight through his first 49 games of the season.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The poll of 1,136 Democrats carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2.89 percentage points.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The entire space was stunned by the illusion of water gushing and animals moving toward the audience.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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Donald Trump started selling the illusion of exclusivity half a century ago.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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