as in myth
a false idea or belief
it is a popular misconception that the Great Wall of China is visible from outer space
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Recent Examples of misconception
This is also an effort to challenge the misconception that Mexican labor is low value.
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Rana Alsoufi, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The reality is that operators face two key challenges: misconceptions about complexity and the fear of disruption.
—Savneet Singh, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Experts warn that this trend often highlights misconceptions about narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), which research suggests affects approximately up to 5% of Americans.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
This could be a truly gripping psychological thriller turning on misconceptions about masculinity and a friendship from hell.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
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Rana Alsoufi, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The reality is that operators face two key challenges: misconceptions about complexity and the fear of disruption.
—Savneet Singh, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Experts warn that this trend often highlights misconceptions about narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), which research suggests affects approximately up to 5% of Americans.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
This could be a truly gripping psychological thriller turning on misconceptions about masculinity and a friendship from hell.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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Kennedy’s reaction to measles outbreaks alarms public health experts because the former lawyer embraces myths that vitamin A and cod liver oil are effective against the virus.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2025
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When the team compared the genetic obesity risk scores with the data gathered from the questionnaires, quite a few myths got busted.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The guests are just monkeys with delusions of grandeur and civilization.—
Joe Joyce,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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The series, produced by AMC Studios, is set within the delusion bubble of Silicon Valley.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Except that is a simplification of what the original dialogue says, and a localization error with big consequences.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
15 Mar. 2025
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This week, fans began to read into what was either a slip-up or an error on the Starfield Creations website that showed at least one mod, now deleted, as having a PS logo as well as Xbox and PC.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The wide front porch gives the illusion that the open-plan living and kitchen area extends past the exterior walls, through the (optional) all-glass double doors to the great outdoors.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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The actress added square-toe boots and wore her blonde hair in a slicked style. 12 of 18 Alessandra Ambrosio For the Balenciaga Paris Fashion Week show, Alessandra Ambrosio opted for a navy blue sweater paired with illusion lingerie on the bottom.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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