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
Though common misconceptions dictate children with no siblings are lonely, spoiled or socially awkward, a review of more than 100 related studies shows that’s not the case.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The claims could influence public health decisions and reinforce harmful misconceptions about autism spectrum disorder that researchers have worked to dispel.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
There are many misconceptions about early literacy that can impact a child's chance of success, Kalil said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Are there any misconceptions people have about foster kids?
—Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Both samples found incels to be ethnically diverse as well, despite misconceptions portraying them in the media as white right-wingers.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
More Than Just Accuracy From my observations, one of the biggest misconceptions in healthcare communication is that accuracy alone is enough—an assumption that if the science is explained clearly, people will accept it.
—Kristine Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Vega acknowledges that misconceptions about cafeteria food may lead some families to send a packed lunch along with the message that school lunches are inadequate or even harmful.
—Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
There's other big misconceptions around PPA, too.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The claims could influence public health decisions and reinforce harmful misconceptions about autism spectrum disorder that researchers have worked to dispel.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
There are many misconceptions about early literacy that can impact a child's chance of success, Kalil said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Are there any misconceptions people have about foster kids?
—Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Both samples found incels to be ethnically diverse as well, despite misconceptions portraying them in the media as white right-wingers.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
More Than Just Accuracy From my observations, one of the biggest misconceptions in healthcare communication is that accuracy alone is enough—an assumption that if the science is explained clearly, people will accept it.
—Kristine Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Vega acknowledges that misconceptions about cafeteria food may lead some families to send a packed lunch along with the message that school lunches are inadequate or even harmful.
—Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
There's other big misconceptions around PPA, too.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
Noun
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October football is almost here, with the first week of byes, another Sunday morning game from the British Isles, both conferences having a single undefeated leader, four teams winless and a lot of lingering questions about myths versus realities as we near the middle third of the season.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Combining rigorous research and captivating narration, Kateryna Zarembo debunks common myths about the region, such as its long-standing gravitation towards Russia and its rejection of everything Ukrainian.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While research on the phenomenon is minimal to date, people with existing mental health issues seem especially vulnerable to these delusions.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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No more division, distraction, or gender delusions.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For years, following significant and continuous quality and safety errors, Boeing has been barred from certifying the safety of some of its own aircraft on behalf of the US government.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Stick season one featured some basic errors that jumped off the screen to golfers.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Patriots used motion to set up fakes and trick the Panthers defense, and for the most part, the illusions paid off.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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As represented by Camus, absurdism emphasizes accepting the absurdity of life and finding joy without illusions, often through gallows humor.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Misconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceptions. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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