as in myths
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 misconceptions
Some of the biggest misconceptions about constructive receipt involve conditions.
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Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Despite how much these factors can impact our daily lives, there are still many misconceptions about who is most vulnerable and what employers can or should do to help.
—Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The proactive toolkit, developed by La Trobe University for around 300,000 public sector workers in the state of Victoria, aims to dispel misconceptions around neurodiversity and develop nuanced ways to work with employees in a way that benefits both individuals and the business.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Understanding character is the first step to clear up misconceptions that have led to over-weighting some dimensions and under-weighting others, leading to imbalances in character.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But those are just some of the many misconceptions.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
Anna Wintour has addressed misconceptions about her persona.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
What misconceptions do people have?
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
Despite decades of research debunking common misconceptions about vaccines, toxic elements, and autism, harmful misunderstandings persist.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Despite how much these factors can impact our daily lives, there are still many misconceptions about who is most vulnerable and what employers can or should do to help.
—Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The proactive toolkit, developed by La Trobe University for around 300,000 public sector workers in the state of Victoria, aims to dispel misconceptions around neurodiversity and develop nuanced ways to work with employees in a way that benefits both individuals and the business.
—New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Understanding character is the first step to clear up misconceptions that have led to over-weighting some dimensions and under-weighting others, leading to imbalances in character.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But those are just some of the many misconceptions.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
Anna Wintour has addressed misconceptions about her persona.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
What misconceptions do people have?
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
Despite decades of research debunking common misconceptions about vaccines, toxic elements, and autism, harmful misunderstandings persist.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
Noun
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Through social media and her practice, German is dismantling beauty myths and empowering her community with knowledge.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dispelling myths about social determinants of health is important for better addressing the overall well-being of employees and employers.Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Corcoran's attorneys have pointed to his delusions that Indiana Department of Correction officers are torturing him using an ultrasound machine.Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Musicals are, in many cases, delusions, born in times of violence and annihilation.Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Most recently, the Department of Homeland Security Cyber Safety Review Board cited a ‘cascade’ of errors by Microsoft, allowing Chinese hackers to breach federal email systems.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Macy’s did not identify the individual responsible for the errors.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Americans must guard carefully against falling prey to our own illusions and our own folly.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Usually this is because states fall prey to illusions about national security.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Misconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceptions. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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