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
On the spa side, treatments should be curated by certified therapists using high-quality, natural products — not generic protocols delivered by rotating staff.
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
So many new builds right now are very generic and boxy, with almost no decorative features, but many are still brick.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
That gap between generic advice and what actually works is why breathwork has moved into the mainstream through a wave of consumer apps.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The old generic Search field is no more.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
So many new builds right now are very generic and boxy, with almost no decorative features, but many are still brick.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
That gap between generic advice and what actually works is why breathwork has moved into the mainstream through a wave of consumer apps.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The old generic Search field is no more.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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Bus lanes there are physically separated from general traffic.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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While general manager Jeff Pagliocca has been quick to trade high draft picks in the past, the front office still has a desire to build through the draft — and has not been successful in that endeavor.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Previous Buc-ee's lawsuits This is not the first time Buc-ee's has sued a company over allegedly copying its famous beaver mascot and overall branding.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Choose what’s sustainable, set a clear limit, and move forward with decisions that reflect long-term stability and support your overall direction.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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For example, most labels won’t tell you what kind of soil a plant needs; only some plants can handle the dense, alkaline clay soil common in the Chicago area.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Incidents are most common at night.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Over six years after the start of the pandemic, five and a half years after the vaccines hit the market, and nearly five years after near-universal vaccination coverage in some states and countries.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Think of the costs of an idiotic war that could have covered universal childcare and college tuitions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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