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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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Recent Examples of conventional wisdom
The conventional wisdom on the left is that this state of affairs is the work of the country’s old Jim Crow laws, an institution that was itself a creature created by the nation’s darkest and most conservative impulses.
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Marc J. Dunkelman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
The conventional wisdom in Hollywood is that the technology for making faces seem fully human is five years away.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
Despite what may be conventional wisdom, the relative size of the federal workforce hasn't skyrocketed in recent years, according to a Pew Research Center report released this month.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 31 Jan. 2025
The success of this endeavor disproved decades of conventional wisdom that Israeli normalization in the region would not happen without a comprehensive peace deal with the Palestinians.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Marc J. Dunkelman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
The conventional wisdom in Hollywood is that the technology for making faces seem fully human is five years away.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
Despite what may be conventional wisdom, the relative size of the federal workforce hasn't skyrocketed in recent years, according to a Pew Research Center report released this month.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 31 Jan. 2025
The success of this endeavor disproved decades of conventional wisdom that Israeli normalization in the region would not happen without a comprehensive peace deal with the Palestinians.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional wisdom
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The vote was mostly along party lines, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to censure Green.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
6 Mar. 2025
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According to Protect Our Care, polling indicates that a majority of Americans—across party lines—favor increased government spending on health care rather than cuts.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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There are certainly years that defy these generalizations, and in which there were surprise winners, unexpected exclusions, and softer lists of contenders.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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When providing feedback to a manager, focus on specific observable behaviors and their impact instead of using generalizations or judgments.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Grand Ole Opry House holds 4,400 people, but can’t accommodate standing-room tours, a commonplace in genres like EDM and hip-hop.—
Matthew Leimkuehler,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cora’s passion is helping people discover new ways to think about the commonplace, like our clothing.—
Cora Harrington,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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Beyond logistical hurdles, Bramlett had to also overcome stereotypes about her age, particularly within the courtroom or during school meetings.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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This can perpetuate outdated stereotypes and prejudices, further entrenching them in our AI systems.—
Mani Padisetti,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Forget the simple bedtime routine of brushing your teeth, washing your face and putting on pajamas.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Woods' rigorous fitness routine raised the bar for professional golfers, and many have followed suit.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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