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
At the same time, Alexa hopes her story helps challenge common misconceptions — especially around invisible disabilities.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The misconception is primarily because the budget is still listed as being in the billions.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
That sense of belonging stood in contrast to ongoing misconceptions about the trans community.
—J.m. Banks
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Ideal Time to Stock Up On Sunscreen While the common misconception is that sunscreen is only needed in the summer, Farhang recommends wearing sunscreen year-round.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The misconception is primarily because the budget is still listed as being in the billions.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
That sense of belonging stood in contrast to ongoing misconceptions about the trans community.
—J.m. Banks
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Ideal Time to Stock Up On Sunscreen While the common misconception is that sunscreen is only needed in the summer, Farhang recommends wearing sunscreen year-round.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misconception
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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Much of Taylor’s life is shrouded in mystery and myth.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ‘myth of mass exodus’ Building on its data showing New York office space is still in high demand, JLL argued that the robustness of New York’s business sector is also dependent on a steady supply of qualified labor, which indicates that high-quality talent still gravitates toward the city.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lying in this crypt is Nathan Lane’s Willy Loman, a tragic humbug, his delusions contradicted by the ruins around him.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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His delusion is central to why this revival is so potent.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two throwing errors — one by right fielder Jake Fraley, the other by catcher Hunter Feduccia — helped the Cubs score two more runs before Boyle could escape.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Conforto settled for a two-run double with a third run scoring when Dansby Swanson raced home as the Rays committed two errors on the relay.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And in the enfacement illusion, people can momentarily experience another face as their own.—
Utkarsh Gupta,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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So there was the illusion of security in the Gulf.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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