GENERALIZED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

generalized

adjective

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as in generic

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Recent Examples of generalized Germanidis said the company plans to unify the three models into one generalized model later. — ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 China responded by building around more readily available and generalized CPUs. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 28 June 2026 Facility-level data gives brands the evidence needed to demonstrate compliance, substantiate product claims, and respond to regulatory requirements without relying on generalized assumptions or supplier declarations. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 That, together with preemptive blocking and generalized rationales, suggests that the volunteer community is increasingly prioritizing prevention, efficiency and content quality over efforts to rehabilitate new users. — Ryan McGrady, The Conversation, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for generalized

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Summary Leaders are increasingly sounding generic, often using similar buzzwords, a trend exacerbated by AI's ability to generate competent but unoriginal communication.

— Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Classroom-style exchanges, with judges asking people to raise their hands in response to generic questions about their cases.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

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But it was decided this would not happen following a meeting between Mourinho, Real Madrid’s general manager Jose Angel Sanchez, head of scouting Juni Calafat and Mourinho’s agent Jorge Mendes at the Santo Mauro Hotel in central Madrid.

— Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The group said the average consumer spend for parts at a dealer was $261, versus $275 at a general repair shop.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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