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
See All Example Sentences for misconception
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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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 genus name Kank honors an ancient myth of the indigenous Aonikenk (Tehuelche) people.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 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
Noun
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Meanwhile, Avila-Siqueiros was silencing the Warner bats, allowing just four walks and an error in the first five innings.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Among frequent issues cited in the adverse event reports were administration of an extra or incorrect dose, issues with communication about a product, and prescribing errors.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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 29 May. 2026.
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