as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
a love of big things—big cars, big meals—seems to be a generic trait of the American people
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Recent Examples of generic
Third, the greeting was generic.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The compromise is mainly symbolic since FCAS is a generic name for such systems and not unique to this plan, but officials have been seeking a formula allowing Macron to relinquish the core fighter without having to declare the whole project dead.
—CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Democrats are leading the generic ballot gauging which party Hispanic voters would prefer to control the House of Representatives, 54% to 27%, according to a recent national survey of 3,000.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
The deal is the latest in a run of biopharma acquisitions in recent months, as large and even midsize companies have been looking to bolster their pipelines as some of their key products face looming generic competition.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 June 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The compromise is mainly symbolic since FCAS is a generic name for such systems and not unique to this plan, but officials have been seeking a formula allowing Macron to relinquish the core fighter without having to declare the whole project dead.
—CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Democrats are leading the generic ballot gauging which party Hispanic voters would prefer to control the House of Representatives, 54% to 27%, according to a recent national survey of 3,000.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
The deal is the latest in a run of biopharma acquisitions in recent months, as large and even midsize companies have been looking to bolster their pipelines as some of their key products face looming generic competition.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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Other Carolina Panthers’ contract extensions Coker’s contract extension is the latest handed out by general manager Dan Morgan during his three-year tenure.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The reports are expected to examine ways to reduce the cost burden on the city’s general fund.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The findings indicate that bird-watching and similar hobbies may support overall brain health, though researchers stop short of saying the activity definitively halts cognitive decline.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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However, overall cast diversity in streaming films declined in 2025.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Cagle told the city council that around half of all bus and light rail riders are not paying their fares, with rail evasion the most common occurrence.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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One of the world’s most durable and amicable alliances — born of geography, heritage and centuries of common interests — is broken, as seen in several recent examples of tension between leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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However, the benefits of universal basic income are limited for low-income individuals, many of whom are able to increase spending only modestly, as they are saddled with debt or poverty.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Cinema remains the universal language, and these filmmakers demonstrate that its most essential voices are rising from every corner of the globe.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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