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
The Illusion Of Early Momentum One of the most common misconceptions among emerging franchisors is that rapid early growth guarantees investor appeal.
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Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Eliana Bonaguro, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in anxiety disorders, told Newsweek that misconceptions run deep.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Minors or other vulnerable populations should not use chatbots without guidance and oversight from parents, teachers, mentors or therapists, who can help navigate a patient’s personal goals and clarify any misconceptions from the chatbot session.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
These misconceptions can be startling.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Upon entering the modeling industry, Hazell found that the stereotypes that hung over models' heads were huge misconceptions.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
While speaking to PopSugar, Alexander opened up about the misconceptions many people have about playing sports while pregnant.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
And let’s be honest—there are some misconceptions about these gems scattered across the country.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
While all three are designed to boost connection, one in particular, the Friend Map, has sparked some privacy misconceptions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Eliana Bonaguro, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in anxiety disorders, told Newsweek that misconceptions run deep.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Minors or other vulnerable populations should not use chatbots without guidance and oversight from parents, teachers, mentors or therapists, who can help navigate a patient’s personal goals and clarify any misconceptions from the chatbot session.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
These misconceptions can be startling.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Upon entering the modeling industry, Hazell found that the stereotypes that hung over models' heads were huge misconceptions.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
While speaking to PopSugar, Alexander opened up about the misconceptions many people have about playing sports while pregnant.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
And let’s be honest—there are some misconceptions about these gems scattered across the country.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
While all three are designed to boost connection, one in particular, the Friend Map, has sparked some privacy misconceptions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
Noun
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The rippling fallout of war on families has long been fertile ground for cinema — trauma is calcified while secrets from the past become myths, either perpetuated long enough to solidify into fact or exposed as falsehoods that cause entire identities to be questioned.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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Many social media users criticized Who for spreading lesbophobic myths and furthering the harmful idea that lesbianism is a phase that could end, even if it was said in jest.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Often, mental health experts see a change in delusions when new technologies are developed.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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For an in-depth look at AI psychosis and especially the co-creation of delusions via human-AI collaboration, see my recent analysis at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other discipline errors snowballed after that.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz finished with 30 unforced errors, the same total as his opponent.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The creative team includes movement by Steven Hoggett, sets by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music and arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, and illusions and magic by Jamie Harrison.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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Small lights pointed at the audience also help to obscure what’s happening onstage, so guests can’t see beyond the illusions.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Misconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceptions. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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