as in party line
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
According to conventional wisdom, that means unprofitable.
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Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 8 June 2025
The Michael Jordan Myth The conventional wisdom suggests that great performance requires superhuman talent—the Michael Jordan or Serena Williams of the corporate world.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
That Leo is American goes against conventional wisdom, which has held that the U.S. holds enough power in the world already.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 May 2025
The conventional wisdom was that newspapers might not survive the digital age, but were persevering in their heroic quest to tell the truth.
—Megan Greenwell, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
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Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 8 June 2025
The Michael Jordan Myth The conventional wisdom suggests that great performance requires superhuman talent—the Michael Jordan or Serena Williams of the corporate world.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
That Leo is American goes against conventional wisdom, which has held that the U.S. holds enough power in the world already.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 9 May 2025
The conventional wisdom was that newspapers might not survive the digital age, but were persevering in their heroic quest to tell the truth.
—Megan Greenwell, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional wisdom
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The bill passed the House and Senate along party lines and is positioned as a cornerstone of Trump's second-term legislative goals.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Respondents were divided heavily along party lines, as just 4% of Democrats approve of Trump on inflation compared to 25% of independents and 71% of Republicans.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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This though neglects the importance of AGI generalization, whereby the core element is that AI of this caliber is supposed to work across all manner of domains versus specializing in a specific domain such as chess.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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In the article, Fashion for Good argues that the generalization that cotton is a thirsty crop and claims that one kilogram of cotton fiber consumes 20,000 liters of water is inaccurate.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 June 2025
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Luxury scented candles, like room sprays for that matter, have the power to elevate any moment: taking it from commonplace to utterly indulgent.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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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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With an emphasis on education, wellness, and cultural storytelling, the stage challenges stereotypes about African-American cuisine and reimagines its role in the global food and wine industry.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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Often, people that indulge in this type of culture are considered anti-social or withdrawn, a stereotype that has been passed around for years.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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The goal is that participants learn a 30-second routine but the class uses several moves similar to those used in other dance fitness classes, like Zumba, the couple said.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Don't Buy Expensive Tween Skincare Not only will your money be wasted trying to perfect a skincare routine for tweens, but a study in Pediatrics found that elaborate skincare products can be harmful to young skin and may even spark chronic conditions like allergic dermatitis.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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