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
Travelers don’t want to buy the same generic vacation package as everyone else.
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Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
According to them, many often uploaded portfolios to generic website builders, experimented with online marketplaces, or relied on social algorithms that shifted without warning.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 2 June 2026
These days, his most visible venture is Cost Plus Drugs, the generic-pharmacy company he co-founded in 2022 to undercut traditional drug prices.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Some low-fi chill, or generic spa music, would help the ambience.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
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Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
According to them, many often uploaded portfolios to generic website builders, experimented with online marketplaces, or relied on social algorithms that shifted without warning.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 2 June 2026
These days, his most visible venture is Cost Plus Drugs, the generic-pharmacy company he co-founded in 2022 to undercut traditional drug prices.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Some low-fi chill, or generic spa music, would help the ambience.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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That's our mission now is to help other DIYers learn how to do more on their project, from general contracting all the way through some of the actual construction elements.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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There are chances to take a deep dive into various history or literature classes beyond general education requirements, or for students to discover their passions or potential career pathways, Ellman said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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When an infected male mates with a wild female mosquito, the resulting eggs don't hatch, helping reduce the overall population.—
Kimberly Miller,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Franklin is looking for its second overall title; the team last won in 2024.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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In 1863, representatives of football clubs from the larger London area met to discuss the formation of a football association and a common set of rules.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Fires are common at Kenyan schools, with many set by students protesting harsh discipline and poor conditions, researchers have found.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Most of the spending is on ads intended to introduce voters to Tubbs, who may be best known nationally for driving an experiment giving select Stockton residents universal basic income.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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But Vladimir is not built for universal appeal.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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