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
Unspeakable Things, Brooke Nevils’s memoir, is a reckoning with misconceptions about #MeToo, Hillary Kelly argues.
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David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Those close to Howe dispute these as unfair misconceptions, even as those narratives endure.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Rodriguez and four other board members praised the student demonstrators during a Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday at the Education Service Center in Waukegan, in attempting to correct misconceptions expressed on social media and elsewhere.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Many flawed policy ideas gain traction because of misconceptions about both college prices and student debt.
—Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misconception
David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Those close to Howe dispute these as unfair misconceptions, even as those narratives endure.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Rodriguez and four other board members praised the student demonstrators during a Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday at the Education Service Center in Waukegan, in attempting to correct misconceptions expressed on social media and elsewhere.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Many flawed policy ideas gain traction because of misconceptions about both college prices and student debt.
—Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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Like any good cocktail, the margarita comes with a twist of myth.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yaga is based on the play by Kat Sandler, who serves as the show’s writer and showrunner, and is a contemporary reimagining of the myth of Baba Yaga set in a coastal town.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mania of the week Sophomania — a delusion of having superior intelligence or being exceptionally wise.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Hence my delight in the brief delusion of my own banning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The man is facing a charge of grossly negligent homicide, with state prosecutors in Innsbruck accusing him of making multiple errors, including seeking help too late and not carrying suitable equipment.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The poll found that Cornyn, Hunt and Paxton all have a lead over Crockett and Talarico in a hypothetical November matchup, but that their leads are within the poll’s margin of error.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And the safety of inaction is an illusion.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lea Haddad's luscious, curly mane no doubt employs some invisible layers to lighten the load, but the overall appearance gives the illusion of the same sharp, heavy-ended finish created by blunt cuts.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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