MISCONCEPTIONS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

misconceptions

noun

plural of misconception

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 One of the biggest misconceptions is that sustainability and farmer livelihoods are separate conversations. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Galarza said misconceptions about electric stoves are the largest obstacle to broader use. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Contrary to common misconceptions, studying for the SHSAT doesn’t have to be expensive. — Wai Wah Chin, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026 Her speech highlighted the importance of tackling the misconceptions about addiction and its roots in early childhood experiences, another one of Kate’s key causes in her royal work. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 Many, maybe even most, of these negative views of athletics held by my colleague and others are based on misconceptions. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026 There are plenty of opinions about the new class of drugs, some of which are backed up by facts or misconceptions. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 He’s best known as the creator and star of the show Adam Ruins Everything — debunking cultural myths and other prevalent misconceptions — which ran for three seasons on TruTV. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 To hear Karrahbooo tell it now, one of the most lasting misconceptions is also one of the simplest. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Ancient myths and modern cinema depict bogs as sinister locales, dangerous to cross, and fatal to get trapped in.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
But in earlier myths, Al Basty was described as a hearth deity and a protector of women in childbirth.

— Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of myths

Noun

But a line like that also fleshes out the head-in-the-stratosphere delusions of everyone here.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
The company has also been sued by the parents of kids who took their own lives, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged suicide and harmful delusions.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of delusions

Noun

Tellingly, the network seemed to know the difference in its official response, acknowledging that the original piece contained errors.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
And his stellar defense led the way — 13 outfield assists and no errors in 1,106 innings.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of errors

Noun

When the team built a setup to directly quantify real-time heat flux alongside electrical output, the theoretical illusions collapsed.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
The myth goes back 2,000 years and holds that the Parthenon, which sits on the Acropolis overlooking Athens, was intentionally constructed with curves to correct various visual illusions and thus appear straight to the human eye.

— Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026

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