as in assumptions
an attitude, belief, or impression formed in advance of actual experience of something
tried to go into the training sessions without any preconceptions
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Recent Examples of preconceptions
So Boutros, no doubt suspecting political preconceptions at work, addressed the grand jurors himself.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Unlike the recent Margo’s Got Money Troubles, a series intent on adding human texture to all our preconceptions about online adult performers, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed seems more interested in the dramatic potential of intimate deceit.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
In each case, Akhavan dares the viewer to look closer, and perhaps, for a moment, let an object become more than our preconceptions.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Because neurological diversity frequently defies preconceptions, this extended demography is crucial.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The real risk for leaders is a future workforce of people who cannot or will not challenge their own preconceptions; who cannot embrace new ideas or work well with those whose views differ from their own.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Gorgeously shot, a tender portrait of community in northern Maine, finding metaphor in natural imagery while challenging preconceptions about gender and class.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
At music director Fabio Luisi’s behest, the first piece on each program will be unidentified, encouraging audiences to listen without any preconceptions.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
More than just a mere tale of medieval heroism, this is a surreal, gorgeous piece of work that challenges preconceptions of fantasy dramas and feels vitally fresh.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Unlike the recent Margo’s Got Money Troubles, a series intent on adding human texture to all our preconceptions about online adult performers, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed seems more interested in the dramatic potential of intimate deceit.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
In each case, Akhavan dares the viewer to look closer, and perhaps, for a moment, let an object become more than our preconceptions.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Because neurological diversity frequently defies preconceptions, this extended demography is crucial.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The real risk for leaders is a future workforce of people who cannot or will not challenge their own preconceptions; who cannot embrace new ideas or work well with those whose views differ from their own.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Gorgeously shot, a tender portrait of community in northern Maine, finding metaphor in natural imagery while challenging preconceptions about gender and class.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
At music director Fabio Luisi’s behest, the first piece on each program will be unidentified, encouraging audiences to listen without any preconceptions.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
More than just a mere tale of medieval heroism, this is a surreal, gorgeous piece of work that challenges preconceptions of fantasy dramas and feels vitally fresh.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceptions
Noun
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Design for Future Generations, Not Just Your Experience Many family foundations are built around the assumptions, schedules, and realities of the founding generation.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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These assumptions reflect positions of power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The narrative conjures meaning from the Los Angeles cityscape by fusing a hodgepodge of textbook theories about the sprawling metropolis onto the gritty reality of daily life.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Numerous theories have been thrown around to try shedding light on the more recent declines among males.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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“Preconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconceptions. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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