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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
These misconceptions, which combined notions of blood contamination with misguided fears about Vodou religions, played a role in the establishment of a detention camp for refugees with HIV.
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Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions that are leading to confusion.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
However, like in many other countries, misconceptions about the risks of HRT, particularly concerns about breast cancer, have led to some women avoiding treatment.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
Here, two ob-gyns explain what a Pap smear entails and dispel some common misconceptions about the potentially life-saving test.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Unlike popular misconceptions, carrots should be a treat rather than a primary food source.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Tom Parker Bowles wants to clear up a few misconceptions about his mother, Queen Camilla.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
If one defines misinformation as anything that leads people to be misinformed, then widespread endorsement of misconceptions suggests that misinformation is common and impactful.
—Jennifer Allen, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2024
Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions that are leading to confusion.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
However, like in many other countries, misconceptions about the risks of HRT, particularly concerns about breast cancer, have led to some women avoiding treatment.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
Here, two ob-gyns explain what a Pap smear entails and dispel some common misconceptions about the potentially life-saving test.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Unlike popular misconceptions, carrots should be a treat rather than a primary food source.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Tom Parker Bowles wants to clear up a few misconceptions about his mother, Queen Camilla.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
If one defines misinformation as anything that leads people to be misinformed, then widespread endorsement of misconceptions suggests that misinformation is common and impactful.
—Jennifer Allen, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Misconceptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misconceptions. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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