GENERALIZED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

generalized

adjective

Definition of generalized

as in generic

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Recent Examples of generalized The notion is that only those with a real stake in the dispute, not a generalized grievance, have the right to a hearing. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Because feeding needs can vary significantly from one infant to another, Bowers said generalized advice can sometimes lead parents in the wrong direction. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Retinol has become somewhat generalized as a term for the broader category of retinoids. — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 Most hair loss supplements are too generalized to address specific nutritional deficiencies, and any hair loss serum should have clinical trials to back it up, Kingsley says. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generalized

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And of course, when patents eventually expire, generic manufacturers can copy those discoveries and introduce them at much lower cost.

— Dr. Bowman Heiden, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
For years, the city has primarily played the role of somewhere else — a cheaper Seattle, New York or generic American city.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of generic

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There’s a distinction between general reasoning models, like LLMs, and the specialized AI biofoundation models like protein language models and protein structure prediction.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
Prior to this, Asian artists largely had to compete in the best global music performance category or the broader general pop fields.

— Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of general

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The program could also be targeted rather than universal — triggered by sector-specific unemployment spikes, income level, or geography, so the money flows first to the workers AI disrupts most.

— Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
One of the highlights of their initiatives was published in 2004, Character Strengths and Virtues, a groundbreaking text on the 24 universal character strengths.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

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