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
However, there is a misconception that CRPS is a mental rather than physical illness, and women who seek care for CRPS symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed with mental health disorders, such as depression or anxiety.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 28 July 2025
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Besides misunderstandings about color, another mold misconception is the effect of inhaling mycotoxins, compounds produced by certain molds.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 28 July 2025
The misconception is that Republican skepticism is anti-education.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
In recent years, his son, Isaac Hayes III, has spoken out about misconceptions about his dad, who died at age 65 in 2008.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 July 2025
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Read More: The Healthiest Way to Clean Your House
Besides misunderstandings about color, another mold misconception is the effect of inhaling mycotoxins, compounds produced by certain molds.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 28 July 2025
The misconception is that Republican skepticism is anti-education.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
In recent years, his son, Isaac Hayes III, has spoken out about misconceptions about his dad, who died at age 65 in 2008.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
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Reason 2: The Obsession with Control The second myth plaguing modern business is the assumption that complex systems can be controlled through tighter management processes.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In my own writing, the process of myth making fascinates me.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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In certain contexts, that unrestrained flattery might lead to psychological distress: In recent months, there have been growing reports of individuals experiencing AI psychosis, in which extensive conversations with chatbots may have amplified delusions.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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That's a chronic mental health condition where a person experiences symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations or delusions, and mood disorders like depression.—
Steve Drummond,
NPR,
23 July 2025
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Without a robust knowledge foundation, these early wins can mask serious risks—from compliance breaches to costly decision errors.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Pilot error caused the crash, according to a final report from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Binaural beats are an auditory illusion created when two tones of slightly different frequencies are played separately into each ear at the same time.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The only way to have preserved its life in advance preparation would have been to give a harsh defensive clearcut to the pines that surrounded it, taking away the sound of wind through the branches and stripping the lodge of one of its best elements: the illusion of organic emergence.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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