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as in stereotype
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the idea that all boys are naturally messy is a gross generality
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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
an important but little-known Scottish inventor whose work was never appreciated by the generality of the public
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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
the generality of that high school's students will go on to college
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Recent Examples of generality
But moving beyond these generalities to specifics is hard, says Thomas Timberlake, an ecologist at the University of York.
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Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 May 2026
Enough with the vague generalities.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Be specific Too many job ads read like form letters, full of generalities and corporate-speak.
—Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Even questions about his rehab were met with vague generalities.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 May 2026
Enough with the vague generalities.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Be specific Too many job ads read like form letters, full of generalities and corporate-speak.
—Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Even questions about his rehab were met with vague generalities.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality
Noun
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Exhibit organizers hope hundreds of recovered trophies, jerseys and photos challenge stereotypes about Jewish athletes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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But this team—assembled via free agency, trades and second-round picks, led by a coach on his fourth stop—has bucked that stereotype.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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The Mexican national team will kick off the 2026 World Cup against South Africa on Thursday with the weight of entertaining 83,000 at iconic Azteca Stadium and soccer fans around the globe.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Every product decision before production carries more economic weight in footwear than in apparel — which is exactly where pre-production predictive signal earns its keep.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Bills need a constitutional majority to pass or fail.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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Probiotic supplements also typically contain gut microbes that settle in the small intestine, but the vast majority of gut microbiota colonize in the colon, Alper explained.—
Kaitlin Vogel,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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And yet, there’s something about viewing a spectacle at the same time as millions of others — and eventually even the streamers caught on to the concept.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The concept features a rock climbing wall, multi-sports demo cage, golf pro shop, house of cleats and more.—
Jason Dill
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The Senegalese goalkeeper leapt in the air and extended his body and stood absolutely no chance.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Kraft was the chairman of the body committee that helped bring the World Cup to North America.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Lightweight down insulation keeps campers warm down to 32 degrees Fahrenheit without adding bulk.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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But Young at 6-foot-5 carried his bulk on a frame three inches shorter than Petit's.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The notion that nature begins only where humans end is anathema to the Cornish spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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One is the denial that the word has any homophobic connotations, a notion that does not stand up to scrutiny.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The company credited that pace to the core technology stack already powering its commercial aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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The collection is produced in extremely limited quantities, spotlighting the uniqueness of each material while maintaining the exclusivity at the core of the collaboration.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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