as in myths
a false idea or belief
the common misbelief that the Great Wall of China is visible from the moon
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Noun
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Gus narrated my secret life, myths, and more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026 -
In a 2022 interview with The Guardian, Gavras mused over his upbringing consisting of Greek myths over Disney movies and criticized the latter for underemphasizing the value of hard work.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mitchell, who had religious delusions, had previously worked as a roofer on the family’s house.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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So the dreams — or delusions — of past officials proved false.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Boston scored three runs apiece in the seventh and ninth, while the Twins made four errors in the contest.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The prosecution detailed nine separate errors made by Plamberger during the climb—from failing to bring bivy gear to failing to abide by a reasonable turnaround time—which collectively suggest a charge of gross negligence.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
21 Feb. 2026
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Saturn, the planet of boundaries, responsibility, and foundations, and Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusions, and spirituality, haven’t met up since 1989.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our illusions are likely to come into contact with reality today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That’s why guys have superstitions and routines.—
Haley Smilow,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Cooler, clear nights offer a pause for reflection, reminding residents to take care while testing their Friday the 13th superstitions.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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So much of the work has been clearing up misconceptions that have been intentionally put in the market.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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Here’s a breakdown of some of the biggest misconceptions.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Misbeliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misbeliefs. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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