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
In 2025, misconceptions about AI flourished as people struggled to make sense of the rapid development and adoption of the technology.
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Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
Despite our efforts to provide accurate information, the editorial board’s column understates UCHealth’s uncompensated care, mischaracterizes our service to Medicaid patients and perpetuates misconceptions about investment income.
—Elizabeth B. Concordia, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
That high rate of asymptomatic bacteriuria has driven the decades-old misconception that a UTI is a major cause of confusion.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
There is a misconception among some that IEEE accredits engineering programs in the United States, but that is the responsibility of ABET.
—Regina Samson, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2025
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Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
Despite our efforts to provide accurate information, the editorial board’s column understates UCHealth’s uncompensated care, mischaracterizes our service to Medicaid patients and perpetuates misconceptions about investment income.
—Elizabeth B. Concordia, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
That high rate of asymptomatic bacteriuria has driven the decades-old misconception that a UTI is a major cause of confusion.
—Neil Gaffin, STAT, 29 Dec. 2025
There is a misconception among some that IEEE accredits engineering programs in the United States, but that is the responsibility of ABET.
—Regina Samson, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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The many myths and inaccuracies that surrounded him not only disguised the bloody, chaotic and cynical reality of Ramírez’s activities, but greatly assisted them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Before Ilia Malinin, the quadruple axel was somewhat of a myth.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke said paralytic dementia symptoms can include delusions along with memory and language problems.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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But in this version, set in a contemporary world resembling our own, where politics is a spectacle, the main character’s delusions revolve around television.—
Erin Somers,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On the ground, first responders described how Watch Duty’s real-time wildfire mapping and alert app has become indispensable when fast-moving fires leave little room for hesitation or error.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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This story has been updated to correct an error.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most of them are unemployed and produce nothing but illusions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Then, style the cut with a deep side part to create the illusion of an asymmetrical blunt cut.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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