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Recent Examples of misperception
Out of this misperception grew an orgy of reckless extrapolation, with Lowell presiding in the Hef robe.
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David Kamp, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
The results highlight some common misperceptions and show how the fire risk to humans is changing.
—Seyd Teymoor Seydi, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
These misperceptions lead to confusion and help explain the program’s fiscal issues.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
There’s also a common misperception that the industry is focused only on visitors.
—Ken Robinson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
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David Kamp, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
The results highlight some common misperceptions and show how the fire risk to humans is changing.
—Seyd Teymoor Seydi, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
These misperceptions lead to confusion and help explain the program’s fiscal issues.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
There’s also a common misperception that the industry is focused only on visitors.
—Ken Robinson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misperception
Noun
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Although the tide is turning (subscription required), there’s still a misconception that the trades are low-paying, dead-end jobs.—
Andrew Schaap,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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What’s more in overturning Thompson’s theory, the team also debunked another widespread misconception.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Having the confidence to make tough decisions, to trust your team, to learn from your mistakes, and to keep moving forward.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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That, in my opinion, is a mistake.—
Arthur Azizov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Misperception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misperception. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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