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
Conventional wisdom would say Gauff is too talented a player, and too good an athlete, to never figure out grass — and preconceptions about a player’s style can sometimes hide the reality of their records.
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Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Beyond the pitch, the World Cup offers a chance for visiting fans from dozens of nations to share their cultures, consider their own preconceptions, and explore the host countries.
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Medara Udoekong,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Beyond the pitch, the World Cup offers a chance for visiting fans from dozens of nations to share their cultures, consider their own preconceptions, and explore the host countries.
—
Medara Udoekong,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
So Boutros, no doubt suspecting political preconceptions at work, addressed the grand jurors himself.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceptions
Noun
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Sotter positions himself as an advocate and changemaker, willing to challenge assumptions and push conversations forward.
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Discrimination and biased assumptions are among the greatest barriers facing people with Down syndrome.
Noun
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Anderson has offered a few theories for why proximity helps.
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Several members of the Kansas City Chiefs have booked rooms at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square around July 3, sources told The Times, further fueling theories that Kelce's teammates could be gathering in New York for a major celebration.
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“Preconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconceptions. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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