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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
Connell said there are often misconceptions about who uses Medicaid.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
Contrary to common misconceptions, such documents typically do not grant the agent a right to surveil the person who appointed them.
—Nina A. Kohn, 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
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
Contrary to common misconceptions, such documents typically do not grant the agent a right to surveil the person who appointed them.
—Nina A. Kohn, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
Noun
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While most technology leaders have done their fair share to dispel these myths in favor of AI’s transformative potential, concerns of misinformation, security vulnerabilities and unpredictability still hum beneath the unstoppable swell of AI innovation.—
Monish Darda,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Without clear evidence, myths persist — and athletes hesitate.—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Notably, Illinois banned AI therapy after research found chatbot therapists fuel delusions, and California is close to becoming the first state to restrict companion bots to protect kids.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hernandez, chronicling the delusions that drove him into the arms of the law, demonstrates how imprisonment can begin far before sentencing.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Red Sox committed three errors, including two by second baseman David Hamilton.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Cordell report has since been discredited — missing transcripts, factual errors and even confusion of key witnesses.—
Matthew J. Frauenfeld,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Not even Trump can have any illusions now.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Eclipses bring truth to the surface, so don’t cling to illusions.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Misconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceptions. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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