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
There is a widespread misconception that watchmaking in the United States is inherently more costly—that is not the case.
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
But the recent deaths also point to misconceptions and myths about Appalachia's tornado vulnerability.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
There are many misconceptions about immigrants in Los Angeles, but none more disorienting than the canard — so popular among Trump administration representatives — that those immigrants who arrived without papers somehow live apart from the rest of the city.
—Jim Newton, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Despite being a safe and effective treatment for obesity, many people are deterred by long-standing myths and misconceptions.
—Advertorial, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
But the recent deaths also point to misconceptions and myths about Appalachia's tornado vulnerability.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
There are many misconceptions about immigrants in Los Angeles, but none more disorienting than the canard — so popular among Trump administration representatives — that those immigrants who arrived without papers somehow live apart from the rest of the city.
—Jim Newton, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Despite being a safe and effective treatment for obesity, many people are deterred by long-standing myths and misconceptions.
—Advertorial, Oc Register, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misconception
Noun
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Reason 2: The Obsession with Control The second myth plaguing modern business is the assumption that complex systems can be controlled through tighter management processes.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In my own writing, the process of myth making fascinates me.—
Irenosen Okojie
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Noun
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At his trial, Fish's children described a chaotic home life marked by erratic behavior, religious delusions and violence.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The private and personalized nature of AI use makes its mental health impact difficult to track, but the evidence of potential harms is mounting, from professional apathy to attachments to new forms of delusion.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
Noun
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This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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Unforced error after unforced error plagued the team.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The illusion is caused by the moon being seen close to the horizon, where trees and buildings give the human brain context.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Call it pixie dust, projection, illusion, artifice — who really cares?—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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“Misconception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconception. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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