as in stereotypes
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
Apart from a few childhood friends, his wife, Rosemary Hobor, knew him the longest, but shares generalizations more than revealing anecdotes.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Much of his attention that evening is focused on Alma’s star doctoral student Maggie (Ayo Edebiri), who responds to his playful taunting about why her generation is so guarded by pinpointing it to the moment his generation started making sweeping generalizations about them.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Following an update last week, the chatbot began making broad generalizations about people with Jewish last names and perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes about Hollywood.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 July 2025
So first let’s get Tyler Herro back in the mix before any rash generalizations.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
On Sunday, Noem doubled down on false generalizations that Venezuelan TPS holders are in large part criminals from the notorious gang known as Tren de Aragua, or TDA.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
But the overall picture resists simple generalizations.
—Aatish Bhatia, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
The American Kennel Club also reminded readers that these are generalizations, and that most dogs can be trained to live peacefully with cats.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
When providing feedback to a manager, focus on specific observable behaviors and their impact instead of using generalizations or judgments.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Much of his attention that evening is focused on Alma’s star doctoral student Maggie (Ayo Edebiri), who responds to his playful taunting about why her generation is so guarded by pinpointing it to the moment his generation started making sweeping generalizations about them.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Following an update last week, the chatbot began making broad generalizations about people with Jewish last names and perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes about Hollywood.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 July 2025
So first let’s get Tyler Herro back in the mix before any rash generalizations.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
On Sunday, Noem doubled down on false generalizations that Venezuelan TPS holders are in large part criminals from the notorious gang known as Tren de Aragua, or TDA.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
But the overall picture resists simple generalizations.
—Aatish Bhatia, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
The American Kennel Club also reminded readers that these are generalizations, and that most dogs can be trained to live peacefully with cats.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
When providing feedback to a manager, focus on specific observable behaviors and their impact instead of using generalizations or judgments.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalizations
Noun
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These stereotypes couldn’t be further from the truth.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Under these conditions, Democrats and Republicans tend to exaggerate the characteristics of the other party based on common stereotypes.—
Ron Barrett,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite some promising high-concept notions such as an intergalactic federation, mystic beings, parasitic species, a sentient interstellar craft, and Slipstream FTL quantum mechanics, seemingly inevitable creative differences arose as the show progressed.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The department’s content warnings include mild romantic situations and notions of matchmaking, gentle social satire, occasional passive-aggressive dialogue and very mild suggestive themes (but nothing explicit).—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Talks are also ongoing with potential partners to bring similar concepts to resort locations such as Dubai, Ibiza, Macao, and Thailand.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Office of Community Wellness and Safety Director Adam Procell highlighted those two concepts as part of his six priority areas for leading the office.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The hierarchy of money is present in both conceptions, it is not spelled out explicitly in either conception.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Generalizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalizations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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