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
Psychologists, researchers, and advocates in the autism community want to debunk misconceptions about the condition, like the ones below.
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Angela D. Harper, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Apr. 2025
There may be a misconception that country music is easy to replicate.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
Estate Planning Isn’t Just For The Wealthy A major misconception is that estate planning is only for the wealthy.
—Cody Barbo, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Investing in a New Workforce—Not Replacing It A common misconception is that automation replaces jobs.
—Cam Myers, Sourcing Journal, 28 Apr. 2025
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Angela D. Harper, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Apr. 2025
There may be a misconception that country music is easy to replicate.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
Estate Planning Isn’t Just For The Wealthy A major misconception is that estate planning is only for the wealthy.
—Cody Barbo, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Investing in a New Workforce—Not Replacing It A common misconception is that automation replaces jobs.
—Cam Myers, Sourcing Journal, 28 Apr. 2025
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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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Spread it around Twitter where the console wars are still kept alive via delusion, sadness and regressive human thinking.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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However, in addition, the Moon also opposes fuzzy Neptune in your sign, which can create confusion, delusion and deceit.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Garcia, who denies gang membership, had an immigration court order protecting him from deportation, which the administration acknowledged was an administrative error.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Pay down existing debts, address any errors on your credit report, and demonstrate a consistent history of on-time payments. 4.—
Joseph Lustberg,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Agencies encourage the illusion of such bonds while controlling nearly every aspect of the idols’ real lives.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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The show uses dual-reality technology, a technique derived from the world of mentalism, to support the illusion of real-time interaction with a pre-recorded program.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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