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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 Pratt boom coincided with a shift in the conventional wisdom around Raman and Bass.
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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
The 192-page draft document outlines existing conventional wisdom about the contest and leaves blank entire sections, such as the conclusion.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 24 May 2026
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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
The 192-page draft document outlines existing conventional wisdom about the contest and leaves blank entire sections, such as the conclusion.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for conventional wisdom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional wisdom
Noun
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Massie is notably among the few Republicans that diverged from the party line on the matter of the war.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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The next tests could come later this week as Thune pushes a funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection designed to pass on a party line basis.—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Of course, if the AI does generalize, the difficulty is that the AI generalizations about mental health might be off base.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Start with an abstract generalization of the integers called a ring.—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
20 May 2026
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Wolff was only the eighth woman to drive a Formula 1 car (four more have done it since); the role, a now-commonplace one that includes driving the simulator during Grand Prix weekends to inform trackside strategy, was created for her.—
Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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The videos are often integrated into larger montages of drone strikes, underscoring how commonplace these drones have become for Russian forces.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Exhibit organizers hope hundreds of recovered trophies, jerseys and photos challenge stereotypes about Jewish athletes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Surrounded by custom paintwork and gleaming chrome, Ugaz said the opportunity to share his passion and craftsmanship with the broader San Francisco community was especially meaningful given the stereotypes lowrider enthusiasts have faced over the years.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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This device can also learn your daily routines and set specific heating and cooling schedules to reduce overall waste, which can often save homeowners between $100 to $200 annually.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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The unconscious Moon in your 4th House of Home conjoins aching Chiron there, highlighting family patterns and house routines that need a kinder, more sustainable approach.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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