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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
One of the biggest misconceptions about herbicides is the idea that spraying only affects your own yard.
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Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Bulky Items One of the most common misconceptions is that the Heavy Duty and Bulky Items settings serve the same purpose.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Yet misconceptions about what free speech and free press actually mean are everywhere.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Read on to learn about how some common misconceptions can easily be remedied.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
However, one of the most common misconceptions surrounding hypersonic weapons is that any missile traveling faster than Mach 5 qualifies as one.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Clark dispelled common misconceptions about the energy requirements of tech giants.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Then the teacher can ask Mojo to synthesize common misconceptions and select a discussion question for the full class.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Shared Wealth Does Not Automatically Create Shared Values One of the biggest misconceptions about family philanthropy is that family members naturally agree on what matters most.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Bulky Items One of the most common misconceptions is that the Heavy Duty and Bulky Items settings serve the same purpose.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Yet misconceptions about what free speech and free press actually mean are everywhere.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Read on to learn about how some common misconceptions can easily be remedied.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
However, one of the most common misconceptions surrounding hypersonic weapons is that any missile traveling faster than Mach 5 qualifies as one.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Clark dispelled common misconceptions about the energy requirements of tech giants.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Then the teacher can ask Mojo to synthesize common misconceptions and select a discussion question for the full class.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Shared Wealth Does Not Automatically Create Shared Values One of the biggest misconceptions about family philanthropy is that family members naturally agree on what matters most.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
Noun
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Other myths, such as how tanning your perineum can boost energy and balance hormones, or how eliminating seed oils from your diet will protect you from the sun, have also fed into Gen Z tanning culture.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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In warmer climates, heat pumps operate more efficiently, but many of the same myths persist.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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In 19 conversations between humans and chatbots analyzed by researchers, interactions spun out of control when chatbots lacked critical feedback and intervention, failing to push back like an actual human would and validating delusions in the process.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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One of the ways inflation can damage the economy is by prompting politicians to buy into economic delusions in response.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The Nationals have made more errors than anyone else in baseball.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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She was also hurt by three early errors.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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But our conversation ended up being so much about women and mothers generally, and how people in their lives create these illusions of normalcy and these illusions of perfection based on superficial stuff.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Pay attention to what feels heavy or emotionally one-sided right now, because this transit isn’t here to keep up with illusions.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Misconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceptions. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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