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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The conventional wisdom told a generation that early retirement was the reward.
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Jon Sabes, Fortune, 7 June 2026
The conventional wisdom became that these films didn’t really travel beyond America, however, and were thus better fits for streaming.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
That’s the same conventional wisdom that the Steyer campaign appears to be operating under.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Both movies were directed by YouTube stars and cost nearly nothing to produce, upending conventional wisdom about the necessary components for a hit.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 May 2026
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Jon Sabes, Fortune, 7 June 2026
The conventional wisdom became that these films didn’t really travel beyond America, however, and were thus better fits for streaming.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
That’s the same conventional wisdom that the Steyer campaign appears to be operating under.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Both movies were directed by YouTube stars and cost nearly nothing to produce, upending conventional wisdom about the necessary components for a hit.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 31 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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