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
That's another misconception, that our bodies are just calculations.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
What is the biggest misconception consumers have about sustainability in fashion/accessories/beauty?
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
There's a misconception about many kids of Generation Alpha.
—Dia Gallo, Parents, 17 June 2025
This Money Mistake Keeps You Stuck One of the most popular misconceptions being debunked right now is the notion that working harder or for longer hours equates to making more money.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
What is the biggest misconception consumers have about sustainability in fashion/accessories/beauty?
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
There's a misconception about many kids of Generation Alpha.
—Dia Gallo, Parents, 17 June 2025
This Money Mistake Keeps You Stuck One of the most popular misconceptions being debunked right now is the notion that working harder or for longer hours equates to making more money.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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Learn the secrets behind wands, wishing trees and other plant folklore and myths.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Beyond the myth, reality appears to be more complex.—
Ombline Damy,
JSTOR Daily,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The series focuses on the dynamics of one Danish family and the stripping away of their—and our—delusions about climate change, status, exile, and separation.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
21 June 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
21 June 2025
Noun
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With very little margin for error, any misstep could lead to a steep correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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More often than not, that will allow for more room for error in an attempt to develop him on the practice squad.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
Noun
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But here’s the thing: Quantity isn’t the problem—illusion is.—
Sabeer Nelliparamban,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Bistro lighting hung overhead to give the illusion of a starry night sky.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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