factoids

noun

Definition of factoidsnext
plural of factoid
as in superstitions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factoids
  1. myths
  2. misconceptions
  3. falsehoods
  4. errors
  5. hallucinations
  6. inaccuracies
Noun
  • Efforts to reform education in science and technology should focus on generating excitement and interest among young girls by debunking myths about these subjects and highlighting their relevance to real-world issues.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Set in the late 1990s in a remote coastal village, the story weaves together local myths about dervishes (Sufis), mahi sawars (fish riders) and mysterious creatures believed to be angels in disguise.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of myths
Noun
  • Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions that are leading to confusion.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • 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.
    Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of misconceptions
Noun
  • All this is particularly troubling given a recent Treasury Department announcement notes that Russian officials were involved in an effort to create bots that would spread online falsehoods to Americans about where to vote in the 2024 election.
    Mekela Panditharatne and Shanze Hasan, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Social media companies should also dramatically increase staffing devoted to addressing falsehoods about the election process.
    Mekela Panditharatne and Shanze Hasan, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of falsehoods
Noun
  • The back end of the defense must avoid the penalties and communication errors that have plagued the Rams most of the season.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • According to Pew Research, confidence in the public's opinion polling has suffered, given the errors in the presidential elections of 2016 and 2020.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of errors
Noun
  • Data security and hallucinations still represent a significant risk for any company that uses AI in its processes.
    Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Irrelevant and outdated information could cause hallucinations and undesirable behavior.
    Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of hallucinations
Noun
  • Michigan, for its part, mostly searches for inaccuracies as part of an annual review of a health plan.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The state had already passed one of America’s first such regulations in 2015, requiring insurers to post directories online and correct inaccuracies on a weekly basis.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of inaccuracies
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