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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 generalizations
Brousson is an Austin resident and often posts satirical videos teasing Texas cliches and generalizations.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
Teenagers are tested on more advanced skills, such as making generalizations from a reading passage and comparing information from charts and graphs.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Of course, if the AI does generalize, the difficulty is that the AI generalizations about mental health might be off base.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Most leaders can’t afford to wait weeks for insights that could inform their next move, and can revert to relying on generalizations to guide them as a result.
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Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
There’s a false perception in pop music that the best way to connect with the masses is to keep things broad — that vague generalizations are easier for people to latch onto.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
Parachute Journalism Parachute journalism refers to the practice of briefly visiting a location, observing limited aspects of it, and subsequently producing articles that may rely on broad generalizations about the destination.
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Suzanne Dundas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
If there are any generalizations to be made about how different areas raise different types of players, Latson is qualified to make them.
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Rebecca Shore Winn,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Those decisions remain governed by statute and must be based on individualized assessments, not generalizations.
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Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
Teenagers are tested on more advanced skills, such as making generalizations from a reading passage and comparing information from charts and graphs.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Of course, if the AI does generalize, the difficulty is that the AI generalizations about mental health might be off base.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Most leaders can’t afford to wait weeks for insights that could inform their next move, and can revert to relying on generalizations to guide them as a result.
—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
There’s a false perception in pop music that the best way to connect with the masses is to keep things broad — that vague generalizations are easier for people to latch onto.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
Parachute Journalism Parachute journalism refers to the practice of briefly visiting a location, observing limited aspects of it, and subsequently producing articles that may rely on broad generalizations about the destination.
—
Suzanne Dundas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
If there are any generalizations to be made about how different areas raise different types of players, Latson is qualified to make them.
—
Rebecca Shore Winn,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Those decisions remain governed by statute and must be based on individualized assessments, not generalizations.
—
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalizations
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Blind tasting removes preconceived notions about the brand, winemaker, or even label design, narrowing the focus to wine quality and nothing else.
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In the doing, her film expands to accommodate notions of class, solidarity and privilege – in what is now a timeless snapshot of a rapidly evolving society.
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These three practices should not only help organizations reduce the competence penalty against women who use AI but also promote fairness in all contexts where stereotypes may bias workplace evaluations.
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Health care decisions are still too often influenced by stereotypes rather than evidence.
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Much of the show is something of a Studio Gang retrospective that demonstrates just how important these concepts have been throughout Gang’s career.
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Many companies are also exploring aneutronic fusion concepts, which seek to reduce neutron production and simplify reactor materials and maintenance compared with traditional deuterium-tritium designs.
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Thus, the cisgendered body and heterosexuality are a dynamic instead of a foundation to our conceptions of Black motherhood.
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Users could compare the two and get a window into their own conceptions of the game.
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“Generalizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalizations. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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