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
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
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
Those materials included, among other things, the logic of commodity capitalism and cultural preconceptions of their time.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
There are no preconceptions, molds or formulas for a place like Dadeland.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Judges were asked to set aside any preconceptions or biases and evaluate how successfully each car executed its mission.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The goal is to expand palates and preconceptions beyond the kebab, but Grigoryan plans on introducing some to the menu via sidewalk grilling once the weather warms.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Chili tastes are highly personal, often inflexible and loaded with preconceptions — the political party of culinary offerings.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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
Those materials included, among other things, the logic of commodity capitalism and cultural preconceptions of their time.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
There are no preconceptions, molds or formulas for a place like Dadeland.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Judges were asked to set aside any preconceptions or biases and evaluate how successfully each car executed its mission.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The goal is to expand palates and preconceptions beyond the kebab, but Grigoryan plans on introducing some to the menu via sidewalk grilling once the weather warms.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Chili tastes are highly personal, often inflexible and loaded with preconceptions — the political party of culinary offerings.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceptions
Noun
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To account for that, McClanahan says her clients' financial plans typically include an annual cushion for unexpected expenses — around $5,000 to $15,000 — with unused amounts able to carry over, though those cash-flow assumptions are updated each year.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Caroline Falkman Olsson, who helped lead the research for Epoch AI, said the results confirmed broad assumptions about AI’s growing impact in the workplace.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Scientists had long observed two distinct absorption and emission signals in the material that existing theories could not fully explain.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Tillman expresses openness to both theories.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Preconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconceptions. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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