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
Chamberlin advised tailoring applications and to avoid mass-applying with generic cover letters, as AI is now often the first to review a job application.
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Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
For people paying out of pocket, the generic formulation of oseltamivir is likely to be the most affordable but there may be rebates or discounts available for other drugs to consider with a prescribing provider, doctors say.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
What takes their place will inevitably be bigger and more generic construction, much of it in the nouveaux-McMansion style.
—Tim Golden, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025
The company’s gross profit margin of 70% is more than twice what a generic toymaker can make, thanks to the wickedly cute and viral Labubu.
—Shuli Ren, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
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Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
For people paying out of pocket, the generic formulation of oseltamivir is likely to be the most affordable but there may be rebates or discounts available for other drugs to consider with a prescribing provider, doctors say.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
What takes their place will inevitably be bigger and more generic construction, much of it in the nouveaux-McMansion style.
—Tim Golden, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2025
The company’s gross profit margin of 70% is more than twice what a generic toymaker can make, thanks to the wickedly cute and viral Labubu.
—Shuli Ren, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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The Ukrainian team includes Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine's national security and defense council; Andrii Hnatov, chief of the general staff; and Kyrylo Budanov, head of the presidential office.—
KAMILA HRABCHUK,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Brown, who is not related to the former governor, is the former general manager of the Contra Costa Water District and helped build and expand Los Vaqueros Reservoir in Contra Costa County.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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He was viewed as one of the best overall high school hitters in his draft class.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The fur lining helps block out the snow and the overall structure has a lightweight feel.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Last year, after Mayor Todd Gloria and the council completed a long-term con job that imposed trash fees on 220,000-plus homes at rates that were far higher than promised in 2022, anger was common.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Avoid common pitfalls like sharing a computer that shows your web browsing history or accidental notifications to your spouse when trying to access financial accounts.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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With universal search, Dash can summarize exactly where a project stands by scanning content across connected apps to surface insights.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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The film not only silenced doubters but emerged as the theatrical phenomenon of the spring in North America, generating universal critical acclaim and substantial awards buzz for its industry veterans both in front of and behind the camera.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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