Synonyms of stereotype

stereotype 1 of 2

noun

as in concept

an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation

the noble savage was a stereotype that appealed to 18th-century intellectuals, who viewed European civilization as decadent and corrupt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concept
• notion
• conception
• theory
• generalization
• hypothesis
• saying
• cliché
• generality
• truism
• platitude
• commonplace
• adage
• bromide
• proposition
• proverb
• oversimplification
• saw
• simplification
• simplism

stereotype

2 of 2

verb

ˈster-ē-ə-ˌtīp 

as in to overuse

to use so much as to make less appealing

Movies have stereotyped the domineering mother-in-law ad nauseam.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overuse
• vulgarize
• bore
• popularize
• exhaust
• overexpose
• overdo
• hackney
• coarsen
• wear out
• tire
• deplete
• jade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stereotype

Noun

From the dramatic adolescent to the unpredictable PMS-ing woman to the irritable menopausal crone, unattractive stereotypes of women ruled by their hormones abound. —Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026

Over the next hour, Mai spoke candidly about things like the fear of losing her vocal ability while pregnant, reframed Scorpio stereotypes, and how a handwritten card can mean more than a Birkin. —Jamila Mustafa, VIBE.com, 25 Mar. 2026

Verb

The Coalition for Faith and Media, in partnership with HarrisX, recently launched a research study that found 70% of Americans believe Hollywood stereotypes faith, while 82% say film and TV should prioritize portraying more accurate and complex portrayals of faith and religion. —Antonio Ferme, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026

Symptoms such as hot flashes and mood changes are well known, and often stereotyped, but experts worldwide want to highlight that women face a huge range of changes to their bodies during the menopause – and lack of awareness means many will start experiencing symptoms without knowing why. —Sashikala Vp, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025