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Synonyms & Antonyms of conventional wisdom
opinions or beliefs that are held or accepted by most people
- Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.
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The first known use of conventional wisdom was in 1838
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