as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
a love of big things—big cars, big meals—seems to be a generic trait of the American people
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Recent Examples of generic
In 2025, the Longhorns sold more than 60,000 generic popcorn boxes at athletic events, according to documents obtained by the American-Statesman.
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David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
But this is only a generic estimate.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The bedroom is clinically dull with lighting that fits that generic hotel mood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Since generic versions are available for all the major statin types, the drugs are relatively inexpensive.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
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David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
But this is only a generic estimate.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The bedroom is clinically dull with lighting that fits that generic hotel mood.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Since generic versions are available for all the major statin types, the drugs are relatively inexpensive.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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Construction is expected to begin in March 2027, with the opening planned for fall 2028, the owner and general contractor told Community Impact.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The trefoil disappeared from football kits in the early 1990s, Adidas’s logo shifting to the slanted three stripes that was presumably more consistent with their general aesthetic.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dejounte Murray had 17 points and a season-high 11 assists, while Zion Williamson and rookie Derrick Queen each scored 14 for the Pelicans (24-46), who received a standing ovation as the final seconds wound down on their sixth straight victory at home and ninth win in their past 13 games overall.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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Co-owner Carolyn Nugent said her team is still figuring out where things go and how their work flows, but overall the upgrade has been just that.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The design here avoids ski-lodge clichés but maintains splendid common areas, including a cozy library and a grand lobby decorated with stone and wood finishes and splashes of rich red and orange hues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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These reactions are common and typically reflect difficulty trusting the body rather than a lack of motivation or effort.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility 1 Hotel Tokyo has five universal access rooms designed to cater to people with various accessibility needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the time, the idea of a universal plug for connecting peripherals was revolutionary.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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