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
There are many misconceptions about hormone therapy, but understanding your options is key.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Other misconceptions have led to frustration and fear and delayed diagnosis.
—Michelle Seguin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 May 2026
Assuming Your Ticket Gets You In One of the biggest misconceptions is that a premium ticket guarantees lounge access.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the restaurateur and owner of New York City's new Bar Rocco – whose philosophy and cookbooks are rooted in health-conscious dieting – shared a few misconceptions about healthy eating, especially when the end goal is weight loss.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Other misconceptions have led to frustration and fear and delayed diagnosis.
—Michelle Seguin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 May 2026
Assuming Your Ticket Gets You In One of the biggest misconceptions is that a premium ticket guarantees lounge access.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the restaurateur and owner of New York City's new Bar Rocco – whose philosophy and cookbooks are rooted in health-conscious dieting – shared a few misconceptions about healthy eating, especially when the end goal is weight loss.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Like so many historical myths, this swashbuckling tale of pirates, court accusations, and gossip, which frames the rags-to-riches emergence of this American family, is rife with historical fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Next episode is the series finale, and Euphoria might finally deliver Rue’s redemption, or expose her messianic ambitions as a tragic delusion.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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One of the ways inflation can damage the economy is by prompting politicians to buy into economic delusions in response.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
24 May 2026
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The Knights fell behind 3-0 after Canyon’s Mia Saenz hit a two-run home run and added another run on an error.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Instead, Adames committed an inexcusable baserunning error by forgetting how many outs there were in the seventh inning, allowing Ohtani to complete seven scoreless innings as the Giants’ three-game winning streak was snapped.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Platforms delegate the illusion of control and trade on a libertarian myth to obscure the autocratic reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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The modern estate is being asked to function simultaneously as residence, wellness retreat, office, sports facility and family compound, all while preserving the illusion that none of it requires management at all.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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