as in misconception
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Recent Examples of misperception
These misperceptions form an illusion of American life suggesting that society is either rapidly approaching a racial utopia for some, or rapidly changing into a country where white influence is waning for others.
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Michael W. Kraus, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Another potential misperception is that Medicaid will pay for long-term care, but unfortunately most people can’t count on that.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Desperate efforts to promote school integration, Thomas argued, stemmed from the misperception that identifiably Black schools were somehow doomed to fail because of their racial composition.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
There’s a common misperception that a 529 plan is an investment, but the plans usually have several options from which to select.
—Brian Boswell, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Michael W. Kraus, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Another potential misperception is that Medicaid will pay for long-term care, but unfortunately most people can’t count on that.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Desperate efforts to promote school integration, Thomas argued, stemmed from the misperception that identifiably Black schools were somehow doomed to fail because of their racial composition.
—Justin Driver, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
There’s a common misperception that a 529 plan is an investment, but the plans usually have several options from which to select.
—Brian Boswell, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misperception
Noun
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There's a misconception about many kids of Generation Alpha.—
Dia Gallo,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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This Money Mistake Keeps You Stuck One of the most popular misconceptions being debunked right now is the notion that working harder or for longer hours equates to making more money.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Here are the five hidden profile mistakes that stop your ideal clients getting in touch.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Jumping onto Andrew Cuomo’s leaky ship was a devastating mistake for the pro-Israel movement.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
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“Misperception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misperception. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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