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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
Its generality enabled Penrose to prove in three scant pages of math that, under his two assumptions, singularities will inevitably form.
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Charlie Wood, Wired News, 20 July 2025
To re-prove the singularity theorem in its full generality — as Hawking and Penrose had done — the mathematicians would instead need to base their arguments on less detailed information about curvature.
—Quanta Magazine, 16 July 2025
Always details provoke more ideas than any generality could furnish.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 July 2025
Through the generalities and through the specificity.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 June 2025
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Charlie Wood, Wired News, 20 July 2025
To re-prove the singularity theorem in its full generality — as Hawking and Penrose had done — the mathematicians would instead need to base their arguments on less detailed information about curvature.
—Quanta Magazine, 16 July 2025
Always details provoke more ideas than any generality could furnish.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 July 2025
Through the generalities and through the specificity.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality
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Jordan's role on All My Children was originally played by the late Chadwick Boseman, who was fired after just one week on set after criticizing Reggie's character arc for playing into racial stereotypes (Jordan and Boseman would later go on to star together in 2018's Black Panther).—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Boseman was allegedly let go after voicing his concerns that Reggie’s character relied too much on racial stereotypes.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These boosters add weight, complexity, and cost.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The four-man sled is designed for balanced weight distribution, with a brakeman responsible for stopping the sled at the finish.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The vast majority of these deaths are caused by illicit fentanyl which experts report is typically synthesized in Mexico from precursor chemicals provided by Chinese operatives and brought into the United States via vehicles passing through official ports of entry.—
Charles LeBaron,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hialeah’s City Council has seven seats, making control of a majority essential for any mayor.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The technology has already been validated through proof-of-concept projects on Hyundai vehicles, including the IONIQ 5 and ST1 electric models.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The video showed the mysterious concept, dubbed Corleo, roaming rocky terrain, leaping over icy crevasses, crossing snowy landscapes without losing its footing, and traversing a dark forest at night — all while carrying an adult rider on its back and being powered by a hydrogen power cell.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the aforementioned eye cream is $132, this $10 body lotion is reportedly one of her long-time favorites.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the anti-static fabric is a quiet finish that makes all the difference, preventing the pants from sticking to your body to ensure maximum comfort and remaining wrinkle-free—a luxury for a frequent traveler at under $50.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Designed for year-round comfort, the reversible bedspread delivers cozy warmth without overheating or bulk.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Unterminated speaker cables come in bulk and have no default terminations within the wire itself but are cut by the user to their preferred length.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Noem and other administration officials have doubled down on the notion that Venezuelans without permanent lawful status should leave.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Our legal and historical notions of agency have long depended on physical embodiment—the sanctity of a single, identifiable body.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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Visa and MasterCard have responded to growing scrutiny with minor, cosmetic adjustments, but the core problem remains unchanged.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Instead, creators will take on the role of consultants, as brands develop more substantial partnerships with the talent that now make up such a core part of their marketing strategies.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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