as in myths
a false idea or belief
the common misbelief that the Great Wall of China is visible from the moon
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Breaking the Stereotypes About Women and Money There are many myths out there about women and their relationship with money.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024 -
This guide delves into some common composting myths and explains how to quickly transform citrus scraps of all sorts into a rich compost that your garden and houseplants will love.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Dec. 2024
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Clinical trials showed the combination helped manage schizophrenia symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thinking.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Elevating Mangione to a mythical status only serves to deepen his delusions of grandeur.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Take the recent advice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, of all people, which suggested verifying phishing emails by checking for spelling errors and grammatical inconsistencies.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, there is a fundamental challenge in quantum computing space, as an increasing number of errors arise as the system grows in complexity with a higher number of qubits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Images of dancers, street scenes and soldiers on the backdrop convey the illusions of various actions.—
Oline Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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As bitcoin matures, its volatility is likely to settle, leaving behind an asset whose long-term stability is built on solid fundamentals, not illusions of control.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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The books, written by journalists who have covered immigration for several years, may also provide a reality check for executives and dispel some and misconceptions.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The truth is, what many agency professionals understand about how to execute a successful partner marketing campaign only scratches the surface of its real potential—and some of it might be based on outright misconceptions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Misbeliefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misbeliefs. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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