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
These referendum questions are not inherently connected, which is a common misconception among residents, Zervis said.
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Another common misconception is that travel insurance is expensive.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
My research on coprolalia stigma reveals the depths of distress public misconceptions can cause.
—Rena Zito, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The real challenge isn’t the tics themselves, but the misconceptions surrounding them.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Another common misconception is that travel insurance is expensive.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
My research on coprolalia stigma reveals the depths of distress public misconceptions can cause.
—Rena Zito, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
The real challenge isn’t the tics themselves, but the misconceptions surrounding them.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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However, this myth has been dispelled.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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That goes for bars of pungent soap, essential oils, sonic repellant devices, and hanging up pennies in bags of water, a favorite Internet myth.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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A little delusion, maybe—but the good kind.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While minimally invasive procedures have improved cardiac care, the heart’s complex anatomy and constant motion require rigorous hands-on training to reduce procedural errors.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Keller said the key for students is learning which AI models fit which tasks, how to write useful prompts and how to check results for errors.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Oprah loves her designer sweatpant jeans (hello, Rag & Bone), and these Dlooda wide-leg versions deliver the same polished illusion without the splurge.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Miuccia Prada, herself a billionaire, has no illusions that the runway is a space for political grandstanding.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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