GENERALITY Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

generality

noun

ˌje-nə-ˈra-lə-tē

Definition of generality

as in stereotype

an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation the idea that all boys are naturally messy is a gross generality

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Relevance

as in weight

the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts an important but little-known Scottish inventor whose work was never appreciated by the generality of the public

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as in majority

the largest part or quantity of something the generality of that high school's students will go on to college

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Recent Examples of generality Farris' depictions – drawn in a loose, minimal style with a bright, colorful palette – offer generalities that seem relatable for those who have attended med school. — Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 23 July 2026 Naturally, Cashman spoke in generalities when answering some of those questions. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026 The gauziness of the thesis here is matched by the generality of the characters and their lives. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 June 2026 Carl eventually proposed some generalities. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for generality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality

Noun

United could barely get a sniff of the ball and many stereotypes about the two managers’ contrasting styles of play ended up bearing out.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
But this category belongs to Rhys, whose small-town mayor in Widow’s Bay defies comedy and horror stereotypes.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of stereotype

Noun

Graham has had a penchant for getting defenses to punch above their weight class but has had only one top-10 defense statistically (2023 Raiders).

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
That was enough to establish a new West Virginia state weight record for blue catfish, surpassing the 71-pound fish Michael Ramey caught from the same Ohio River area in May.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of weight

Noun

The use of an ECG alone has detection levels of up to 85 per cent, but some studies suggest an even greater rate for what are known as ‘silent killers’, where the vast majority display no symptoms before cardiac arrest.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Despite a recent pickup in luxury hotel production, the majority of new rooms are still in relatively affordable tiers, said Jay Morrow, head of hospitality advisory at Walker & Dunlop.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of majority

Noun

Several other concepts have closed in Park Place within the past few months, including Panache Chocolatier; Session Taco’s spinoff, LaPez ModMex; French restaurant Aixois Sud; and Bamboo Penny’s sister concept, Aqua Penny’s.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Cuvee Club will exist within the Granite Bay location of Mimosa House, and is a sister restaurant to Italian concept Vacanza Romana.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of concept

Noun

That designation will allow the Chiefs to purchase property for the stadium and training facility and convey it to the corporate body to avoid paying state or local taxes that residents and business owners must pay annually.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Truekind’s mission is to provide all women with bras that are kind to the body, ensuring the most comfortable fit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of body

Noun

Costco generates a bulk of its operating income from membership fees, and this consistent revenue stream is reliable in a sector that has struggled given the cost pressures consumers are facing from inflation.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Like the Pull-On Jeans, there are no zippers or buttons, which cuts down on bulk and gives a sleeker finish.

— Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of bulk

Noun

As for whether there are actual strategic reasons for his dominance in Armstrong, Tiafoe dismissed the notion.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Only truly sophisticated taste, in this code, grasps the superiority of deprivation over the more ethnic notions of actual comfort and good food.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of notion

Noun

Yarbo later acknowledged the core technical findings and began rolling out fixes.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
But the core four aren’t the only transplants from Woodsboro, as Ghostface soon rears its ugly head, directly targeting them and whomever else is caught up in their orbit.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026