misconceptions

noun

plural of misconception
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 One of the most damaging misconceptions in M&A is that culture can be addressed after the transaction is completed. — Amit Jain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 This is one of the most common misconceptions that beginner foragers have about types of edible mushrooms. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 One of the biggest misconceptions is that families should wait until a problem develops before seeking guidance. — Jennifer Durocher, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Dupree-Dooley has long used her social media platform and TV show to raise awareness about her experiences and the misconceptions about people with Tourette's. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Misconceptions about tanning are more likely among youth Gen Z adults are less informed about sun protection and more likely to believe misconceptions about tanning, according to a 2025 survey by the American Academy of Dermatology. — Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 One of the biggest misconceptions Wilkin comes across is the belief that removing parental controls means eliminating safeguards altogether. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 What Happens When a Fly Lands on Food One of the biggest misconceptions is that flies simply walk across food and fly away. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 Skip The Fragrance And Disinfectants One of the biggest misconceptions is that homeowners should spray disinfectants or fragrances into the vents to eliminate odors. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
  1. myths
  2. delusions
  3. errors
  4. illusions
Noun
  • The statues of Polyphemus, Scylla and Charybdis, and other figures from The Odyssey discovered in Tiberius’s villa attest to the area’s millennia-long ties to myths and legends.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • During their 40-minute conversation, McConaughey and Fauci discussed COVID-19 myths and vaccines.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of myths
Noun
  • The 29-year-old Christian Faith Madison died after walking into traffic, with her family arguing that the OpenAI chatbot had fueled her religious delusions during their extensive interactions, pushing her over the edge by romanticizing death.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 July 2026
  • Symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, extreme depression, insomnia, paranoia and rapid mood swings.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of delusions
Noun
  • By using a mathematical technique to reduce the precision of some data, the researchers brought that figure down to 51 watts without compromising the system’s ability to detect dangerous computational errors.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • According to Bergh, part of the issue is that many state agencies are struggling with staffing pressures and paperwork backlogs, especially amid efforts to prevent errors on food aid applications and avoid new federal penalties.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of errors
Noun
  • Neither of them, however, had any illusions about his prospects.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Because only in intense, rarefied states will our illusions finally drop away, like redundant scaffolding, freeing us to perceive life on a more visceral level.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Definition of illusions

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