misperception

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for misperception
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Noun
  • First Mover ≠ First Builder There’s a popular misconception that the first-mover advantage is about being first to invent something.
    Bowen Liu, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Fellowes would also like to clear up a misconception about The Grand Finale, which is commonly being referred to as the definitive end of the long-running franchise.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But Trump has seemed to suggest that the drone incident may have been a mistake.
    Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Consumer Behavior Supports Continued Innovation One of leaders’ biggest mistakes during volatile periods is assuming all consumer behavior changes negatively.
    Talbott Roche, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Misperception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misperception. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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