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
Turns out, that’s a common misconception.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Putnam cleared up a few misconceptions about the Declaration.
—Alan Wheeler, CBS News, 8 June 2026
One of the biggest misconceptions about herbicides is the idea that spraying only affects your own yard.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Bulky Items One of the most common misconceptions is that the Heavy Duty and Bulky Items settings serve the same purpose.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Putnam cleared up a few misconceptions about the Declaration.
—Alan Wheeler, CBS News, 8 June 2026
One of the biggest misconceptions about herbicides is the idea that spraying only affects your own yard.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Bulky Items One of the most common misconceptions is that the Heavy Duty and Bulky Items settings serve the same purpose.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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Advertisement Part of why this myth persists, Masland says, is that the hardest moments are the most visible ones.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Their saliva causes intense itching and irritation in humans and animals — so much so that the common myth is that chiggers bury into the skin and stay.—
Eva Flowe
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Also, just a little bit of delusion will carry you a long way.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Mexico opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Quiñones capitalized on a defensive error by South Africa and fired a shot down the middle, between the legs of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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As each flaw and error in the early development of vaccines became clear, researchers and practitioners responded, fixing problems as they were identified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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That's why rich girl hair colors are a calling card for those who favor an upscale aesthetic, or at least a beauty look that creates the illusion of luxury.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Over the last 8 months, Schoening has sifted through hundreds of pages of campaign finance reports and says Marx has created the illusion of being the frontrunner.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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