“International Airport” is something of a misnomer, since almost all the arriving and departing flights are local.

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Although, it could be argued that this is something of a misnomer given that the site also sells boots, sandals, and a limited range of clothes and accessories. Josh Grant, USA TODAY, "8 brands you didn't know Walmart owned," 25 Aug. 2020

The term separation anxiety is a bit of a misnomer, Mills says. Maura Judkis, Washington Post, "Dogs, too, can find the pandemic disorienting," 24 Aug. 2020

It's also commonly found in styling products to help strengthen hair—but the term keratin treatment is actually a misnomer. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "Everything You Need To Know About Keratin Hair Treatments," 28 July 2020

But Rhodes and other food justice advocates around the country consider the term a misnomer. Victoria Marin, Washington Post, "Chef Jonny Rhodes built a revered Houston restaurant. His next mission: Fighting ‘food apartheid.’," 2 July 2020

So by 1959, the contract for the A-12 Oxcart – what a misnomer that was – was on the drawing board. CBS News, "Former CIA museum curator highlights the agency's most important artifacts - transcript," 17 June 2020

Most cicada species are considered annual cicadas—though the term is a bit of a misnomer, as these insects live longer than just a year. Amy Mckeever, National Geographic, "Millions of cicadas are emerging in the U.S. right now. Here’s why.," 3 June 2020

There are a lot of misnomers out there about Baker. Matt Goul, cleveland.com, "Transcript of what Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said after Wednesday’s minicamp," 5 June 2019

The moniker is becoming somewhat of a misnomer after Scottish utility SSE Plc last year sold its retail unit to startup Ovo Energy Ltd. Will Mathis, Bloomberg.com, "London Mayor Undercuts Biggest Utilities in Green Power Push," 8 May 2020

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