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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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Recent Examples of generality These need to be specific to you and not just generalities about saving taxes or avoiding probate. Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 This format was far more evocative of the deceased, with specific examples that rang true, rather than generalities that sometimes did not. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025 Be skeptical of anyone talking about AI in generalities versus their specific expertise. Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025 With its book whittled down so much and its careful hedging to only speaking the broadest generalities about Cuba’s history, Buena Vista Social Club only aims modestly high, just above the level of a tribute concert. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for generality
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  • With an emphasis on education, wellness, and cultural storytelling, the stage challenges stereotypes about African-American cuisine and reimagines its role in the global food and wine industry.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 June 2025
  • Often, people that indulge in this type of culture are considered anti-social or withdrawn, a stereotype that has been passed around for years.
    Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025
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  • Woods has provided input on design and features, as well as significant feedback on aspects of the polos such as weight, collar stays, buttons, water absorbency, and fit.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Whitfield had long-standing tensions with his senior, Minister Parks Tau, in a department that carries real weight at a tense time.
    Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
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  • Much of that gold moves through JFK International Airport, either bound for or coming from Switzerland, where a majority of the world’s gold is processed.
    Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • The 21-year-old played a majority of his games at Triple A this season in left field (29), but Worcester does not have a 37-foot wall like Fenway’s Green Monster.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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  • The modern concept of a franchise has been around since the mid 1850s, with the first franchisor believed to have been Isaac Singer, the founder of the Singer Sewing Machine Company and the inventor of the sewing machine.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The show gained momentum at the Asian Television Forum in December 2022, where executive producer Michelle Chang pitched the concept to The One Enterprise.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 July 2025
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  • The body always tells the truth, and your body on that lie detector test spoke loud and clear.
    Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 8 July 2025
  • In terms of the new La Liga season, Barca asked for their first matches to be scheduled away from home and the competition body has granted this.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 July 2025
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  • Crayola markers are on sale during Prime Day 2025, like this single 40-count pack for just $15, or buy in bulk as a classroom gift with a 12-pack for only a few bucks more.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 9 July 2025
  • Gavi, at its most basic level, is Costco for immunizations, wielding its massive purchasing power to buy vaccines in bulk for cheap.
    Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025
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  • The notion that this person is out there somewhere in the world and Charlie Cale has her Moriarty, her Lex Luthor, is very exciting.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
  • But the fundamental notion to be grasped is one of purpose.
    John Updike, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
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  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine serves as the academic core of Advocate Health.
    Chase Jordan July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
  • But a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and joined by the city of Los Angeles, set for arguments in court on Thursday, addresses the core of the raids themselves and could deal a significant policy blow to the Trump administration.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025

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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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