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
YouTube did get a new, more generic visualizer that simply shows the cover art for the single, which is coming out as a 7-inch vinyl in April for Record Store Day.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Both polls, however, did give Democrats a lead on the generic ballot for the midterms.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Rather than giving generic career advice, Jennifer shares the actual techniques that enabled her to get hired and establish relationships in the luxury environment.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Then generic versions of drugs go through a Food and Drug Administration approval process and eventually to pharmacy shelves.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Both polls, however, did give Democrats a lead on the generic ballot for the midterms.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Rather than giving generic career advice, Jennifer shares the actual techniques that enabled her to get hired and establish relationships in the luxury environment.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Then generic versions of drugs go through a Food and Drug Administration approval process and eventually to pharmacy shelves.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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As part of a two-question ballot measure, the Hickman Mills School District is asking voters to approve a general obligation bond to pay down the district’s debt.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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But there is some risk the city will need to increase its general fund contribution in the new fiscal year because there are expected to be cuts to state funding.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Despite that, overall launch conditions remain favorable.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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These factors include temperature, wind, cloud cover and the overall health of the launch vehicle.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mastectomies intended to prevent breast cancer have become more common among women with elevated risks, including genetic mutations and a family history of the disease.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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One of the most common examples involves the use of manure.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Organizers embrace the power of connecting attendees across different diaspora or other socioeconomic barriers through the universal languages of music and dance.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Since 2018, the Day4Empathy reinforces Ebert’s embrace of the universal principles of empathy, humility, compassion and paying acts of kindness forward, Chaz Ebert said.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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