as in myths
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 misconceptions
For aspiring writers scrolling through deal announcements on industry sites or social media, those vague labels can fuel both dreams and misconceptions.
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
But that is one of the misconceptions.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Debunking common misconceptions White papers written by advisory groups and consulting firms tend to have differing takes compared with academic literature on this topic.
—Daniel R. George, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Do or do not, there is no AI Students often carry misconceptions about coursework.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Assessments should determine student’s learning in real time, and the results should be used to guide future instruction and develop realistic plans to address misconceptions and errors.
—Opinion Staff, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, the Data Center Coalition, a group representing the industry, says there are misconceptions about data centers’ impact on water usage, affordability and grid reliability.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Still, myths and misconceptions are persistent.
—Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Alexa hopes her story helps challenge common misconceptions — especially around invisible disabilities.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
But that is one of the misconceptions.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Debunking common misconceptions White papers written by advisory groups and consulting firms tend to have differing takes compared with academic literature on this topic.
—Daniel R. George, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Do or do not, there is no AI Students often carry misconceptions about coursework.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Assessments should determine student’s learning in real time, and the results should be used to guide future instruction and develop realistic plans to address misconceptions and errors.
—Opinion Staff, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
On the flip side, the Data Center Coalition, a group representing the industry, says there are misconceptions about data centers’ impact on water usage, affordability and grid reliability.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Still, myths and misconceptions are persistent.
—Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Alexa hopes her story helps challenge common misconceptions — especially around invisible disabilities.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
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The film critiques persistent myths in medical science and highlights the effects of systemic racism on health outcomes, while also promoting discourse and solutions through a robust outreach campaign aimed at educating communities and healthcare institutions about these pressing issues.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dielz’s encyclopedia of flowers contains illustrations of and factoids, poems, and myths about flowers.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The case has rightly focused attention on how chatbots apparently reinforce delusions and foster emotional dependency.—
Marc Augustin,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lying in this crypt is Nathan Lane’s Willy Loman, a tragic humbug, his delusions contradicted by the ruins around him.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Arize tests and monitors RAG pipelines as well as the agents and applications built on them—debugging and hunting down errors and hallucinations.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Marlins catcher Agustín Ramírez and first baseman Connor Norby made errors, raising Miami's NL-high total to 15 in 15 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There’s now no mainstream because there are now fewer illusions, both regarding the public and regarding what goes on behind the scenes; the transparency and the resulting scrutiny that extend to the economics and social life of movies extend to the art of cinema as well.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.—
Christopher R. Weingarten,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Misconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceptions. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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