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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for misconception
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
  • As for the myth, Rollo-Koster said eras in history when people relied on prophecies reveal a lack of control about their lives and deaths.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 May 2025
  • Why Decision-Making Is A Teachable Leadership Skill One of the most dangerous myths in leadership is that good decision-makers are born, not made.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Crucially, these people are all masters of illusion, whereas the others are haunted by delusion.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Joe Spencer, one of Crusius' attorneys, said Crusius has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, which can be marked by hallucinations, delusions and mood swings, and has suffered from debilitating mental illness for most of his life.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Last month, the Campaign Finance Board denied Cuomo’s request for nearly $3 million in public matching funds due to paperwork errors.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
  • The law only allows schools to recognize changes made to birth certificates that were made to correct a clerical error.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Trust your intuition, but don’t let illusions cloud your judgment.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 May 2025
  • In lieu of a pricey pieces, upholster a simple headboard and use the same fabric for the bed skirt to give the illusion of a completely custom bed frame for a fraction of the price.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 May 2025

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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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