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misconception

[mis-kuhn-sep-shuhn] / ˌmɪs kənˈsɛp ʃən /


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But the idea that a documentary that isn’t detailing some recent or mysterious event is inherently tedious is a gross misconception.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

"Our findings suggest that even with an updated graphic, that misconception can be hard to shake."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

A common misconception is that moving abroad requires relinquishing your U.S. citizenship and passport.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

A common misconception is that Nepal "releases" water into India, say scientists.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

The misconception is so common that it has been given a name: the etymological fallacy.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

We break down several tax-centric misconceptions about gifting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

The misconceptions about “Western functional art,” as it’s called throughout, are dismissed right away.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

However, several parents told the BBC they only discovered the option after researching it themselves, citing confusion about the rules and misconceptions about what happens if a child starts later.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Inside the beverage industry, Infante says one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the explosion of nonalcoholic drinks is that they’re replacing alcohol altogether.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

Very well, I'd become a supersensitive confirmer of their misconceptions, and just to hold their confidence I'd try to be right part of the time.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison


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