as in stereotype
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the generalization that children who like violent entertainment grow up to be violent criminals
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Recent Examples of generalization
In the heat of the moment, these phrases might feel justified—but to your partner, they’re heard as unfair generalizations.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
But such generalizations are things of the past.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the musician suggested that accounts sharing generalizations about symptoms that could signify certain mental health conditions has led to an uptick in potentially harmful self-diagnoses.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
Encouraging a healthier mindset can be achieved without relying on inaccurate cultural generalizations.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
But such generalizations are things of the past.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the musician suggested that accounts sharing generalizations about symptoms that could signify certain mental health conditions has led to an uptick in potentially harmful self-diagnoses.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
Encouraging a healthier mindset can be achieved without relying on inaccurate cultural generalizations.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalization
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Arguing that its mishmash of American Italian is perpetuating national stereotypes, certain members of the Italian government have requested a disqualification.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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However, as cannabis becomes more widely accepted, Asian entrepreneurs are challenging stereotypes and changing the narrative surrounding the industry.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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The merger will allow Dick’s Sporting Goods to use new concepts to serve customers, according to the announcement.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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And in the context of this dominant mode, AI literacy connotes knowing how to use AI to master content and concepts more effectively.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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After Damir donates his sperm for Sara’s solo parenting journey, the two best friends travel from Sweden to his family’s wedding in Croatia, where the strain on their secret arrangement challenges their friendship and forces them to reassess their own notions on family.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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The notion that the island prison is truly escape-proof is a key part of President Donald Trump’s proposal to reopen it more than 60 years after the Bureau of Prisons closed it for being too expensive to operate.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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Speaking of conception, the big thing that Tom added this week was counseling Kyle Cooke on how to give a sperm sample to check his fertility for when Amanda is ready to have children, which, judging by next week’s preview, isn’t anytime soon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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Each artist is selected on originality, artistic conception, beauty and quality of the work.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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One theory suggests Mars lost its water to space as solar wind stripped it from the atmosphere — a process supported by ratios of isotopes on the Red Planet, or distinct species of chemical elements, seen today.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
12 May 2025
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One theory raised was that the boat capsized after being struck by a waterspout (which refers to a tornado over the water), though there may have been more factors at play that contributed to the sinking.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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“Generalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalization. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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