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
These differences may reflect prescriber preferences, inequities in health care or misconceptions among both patients and clinicians about safe dosing.
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Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
There are still some common misconceptions about eligibility, said Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, a professor of government at Columbia University who served in the Department of Labor and the White House during the Biden administration.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Alafranji said one of the biggest misconceptions about women in leadership is how they are perceived.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Believe it or not, there are some misconceptions about what goes on inside a coroner’s office, Ada County Chief Deputy Coroner Brett Harding told the Idaho Statesman recently.
—Shannon Tyler
march 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
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Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
There are still some common misconceptions about eligibility, said Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, a professor of government at Columbia University who served in the Department of Labor and the White House during the Biden administration.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Alafranji said one of the biggest misconceptions about women in leadership is how they are perceived.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Believe it or not, there are some misconceptions about what goes on inside a coroner’s office, Ada County Chief Deputy Coroner Brett Harding told the Idaho Statesman recently.
—Shannon Tyler
march 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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In that sense, Chinatown carries its own poetic legacy, the myth that deserves to endure.—
Xuan Juliana Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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With music, lyrics and book by Anaïs Mitchell, Hadestown reimagines the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in a post-apocalyptic setting inspired by the Great Depression and New Orleans.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The idea that the Iranian regime’s policies might change for the better simply by appointing a more pliable leader, as in Venezuela, is a delusion.—
Elan Journo,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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The darkly comedic drama confronts reality, privacy, and the delusions fueling our ever-changing world.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the Oakland days, there was less margin for error.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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For seasoned pickleball players, finding the best paddle for competitive play may require a series of trial-and-error attempts, but a little education about paddle types can also go a long way.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To the delusional, reality is an illusion.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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The three women enter a love triangle where desire and illusion collide with their unresolved maternal wounds.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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