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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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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
But moving beyond these generalities to specifics is hard, says Thomas Timberlake, an ecologist at the University of York.
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Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
6 May 2026
Enough with the vague generalities.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Be specific Too many job ads read like form letters, full of generalities and corporate-speak.
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Kat Boogaard,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Even questions about his rehab were met with vague generalities.
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Brody Miller,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
6 May 2026
Enough with the vague generalities.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Be specific Too many job ads read like form letters, full of generalities and corporate-speak.
—
Kat Boogaard,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Even questions about his rehab were met with vague generalities.
—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for generality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality
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For decades, African football has faced criticism and skepticism, often based on unfounded racial stereotypes.
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News stories about depression can either reinforce outdated stereotypes or normalize seeking care.
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And at roughly 100 calories per tablespoon apiece, both butter and margarine can be calorie-dense, making either choice capable of causing unwanted weight gain.
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That index is considered to be more accurate than the Body Mass Index, which is only based on weight and height.
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Miami-Dade and Palm Beach together account for the overwhelming majority of Florida’s survivor population.
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If a simple majority of the workers vote to unionize, the union is then certified.
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The building’s second floor will house a full-service restaurant, though the concept has not been finalized, and the third floor will function as a rooftop bar.
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The dog park and bar concept, owned by Free Range Concepts, also shut down its Dallas and Allen locations.
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Mourners beat their chests rhythmically in the intense summer heat, the wails of women cutting through the noise as the body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was unveiled beneath a glass case at the Grand Mosalla.
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But Vozinha dived, fully extended his body, and knocked the ball away.
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The organization acquires medical debt in bulk from hospitals, physician groups, collection agencies and other groups for a fraction of the cost.
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The Furart Slim Wallet has built-in RFID-blocking technology, holds six cards, plus cash and an ID, and is thin enough to fit in pants pockets without any bulk.
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Those seeking to stop the roundup reject almost all of the federal agencies’ claims, from the size of the herd to the notion that the horses cause ecological damage.
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The decision in the Wong Kim Ark case was so widely accepted that even in periods of great hostility to immigrants, the notion of birthright citizenship remained untouchable.
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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