conventional wisdom
noun
: the generally accepted belief, opinion, judgment, or prediction about a particular matter
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Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.
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Both movies were directed by YouTube stars and cost nearly nothing to produce, upending conventional wisdom about the necessary components for a hit.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 May 2026
The Pratt boom coincided with a shift in the conventional wisdom around Raman and Bass.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
This idea seems to be the conventional wisdom in Italy these days, common on analysis programs, in newspaper columns, and on internet forums.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Questioning apocalyptic climate forecasts is now the conventional wisdom.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 May 2026
The Pratt boom coincided with a shift in the conventional wisdom around Raman and Bass.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
This idea seems to be the conventional wisdom in Italy these days, common on analysis programs, in newspaper columns, and on internet forums.
—Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
Questioning apocalyptic climate forecasts is now the conventional wisdom.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for conventional wisdom
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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