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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
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.
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Edward Segal, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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
What are common misconceptions about human smugglers?
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Our recommendation is to get ahead of this narrative, owning any misconceptions and addressing them head on.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
Additionally, despite misconceptions, vegetarians and vegans are not necessarily subject to iron deficiency, von Drygalski says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
But they could also be described as misconceptions, misunderstandings, or straight up bad information.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2024
In 2024, our experts debunked common misconceptions, investigated buzzy trends and weighed in on tricky social etiquette on a wide range of health and lifestyle topics.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
These misconceptions among students often lead to them overlooking a school that would better fit their needs.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Edward Segal, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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
What are common misconceptions about human smugglers?
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Our recommendation is to get ahead of this narrative, owning any misconceptions and addressing them head on.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
Additionally, despite misconceptions, vegetarians and vegans are not necessarily subject to iron deficiency, von Drygalski says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
But they could also be described as misconceptions, misunderstandings, or straight up bad information.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2024
In 2024, our experts debunked common misconceptions, investigated buzzy trends and weighed in on tricky social etiquette on a wide range of health and lifestyle topics.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
These misconceptions among students often lead to them overlooking a school that would better fit their needs.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconceptions
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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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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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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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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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“Misconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceptions. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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