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
The chef Hillary Sterling’s cooking is too good for this restaurant’s uneasily generic address, in what is effectively an outdoor mall near Hudson Yards.
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Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Frame’s pitch is resonating, Shlomo says, because companies are tired of generic training.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The drug is now generic, costing a few hundred dollars a year, so it's become much more affordable and accessible.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 10 May 2026
Another 25-minute window should be used for strategic, valuable commenting on others' posts to gain visibility, avoiding generic responses.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Frame’s pitch is resonating, Shlomo says, because companies are tired of generic training.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 11 May 2026
The drug is now generic, costing a few hundred dollars a year, so it's become much more affordable and accessible.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 10 May 2026
Another 25-minute window should be used for strategic, valuable commenting on others' posts to gain visibility, avoiding generic responses.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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The Fields pairs highly adaptable facilities with expert, hands-on production support — a combination that general manager RoseMary Prodonovich says is designed to fuel creative endeavors.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Husband is a genuinely excellent partner and a kind, funny, good person in general.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Xi nonetheless struck a more conciliatory tone when describing the overall relationship.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Sunflower seeds and walnuts are both nutrient-dense foods that support brain and overall health.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The most common reasons cited for detransition were pressure from a parent, harassment or discrimination, and that transitioning was too hard.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Insect Stings Stings from insects such as bees, wasps, ants, and flies are common triggers.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Whatever happens to this family or to this woman, for me, is a universal example of the pain of a mother and the pain of a woman in an unjust situation.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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She is known for her stories that deal with universal, crossover themes of love and friendship.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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