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
Programs that help recruit diverse talent, the biologist said, do not hand out jobs to unqualified individuals, as some misconceptions may suggest.
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Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
And how was that, growing up with that kind of misconception about your natural hair?
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
Sleep: Read these six common misconceptions about sleep — and learn how to actually get a better rest.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Trump’s misguided belief that inside of every Canadian there is an American waiting to get out is a misconception that is actually older than the U.S. itself.
—Lawrence B.a. Hatter / Made By History, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
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Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
And how was that, growing up with that kind of misconception about your natural hair?
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
Sleep: Read these six common misconceptions about sleep — and learn how to actually get a better rest.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Trump’s misguided belief that inside of every Canadian there is an American waiting to get out is a misconception that is actually older than the U.S. itself.
—Lawrence B.a. Hatter / Made By History, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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The mysterious circumstances of his death only added to his Gothic-y myth—which, 176 year later, is as potent as ever.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Feb. 2025
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Officials in New York City have tried to present facts and dispel myths circulating online about ICE actions, though this hasn’t eased concerns.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Danielle, a mastermind on Big Brother, is a portrait of delusion.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
6 Feb. 2025
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Fans, as usual, suffer from the delusion that someone else should pay for their football club and subsidise its continual losses.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The intended answer, 88 ounces, indicated that a programming or grading error had been made after the child had handed the paper over.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Maybe there are good reasons why Matty’s making so many unforced errors.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Your illusion of righteousness only fuels my authenticity.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Why deceive the public? Being sold on the illusion of a beautiful new unique structure that will be a great community addition.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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