GENERIC Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

generic

adjective

jə-ˈner-ik

Definition of generic

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 Tying all this to a generic RPG progression system full of constant but insubstantial upgrades and resources feels more like busywork than anything else. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 In previous seasons, the music in the show has been appropriately moody but generic. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 The first makes sense in a world where generic writing is abundant. — Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Whether consumer-retail devices in the $250-$500 tier disclose their actual mmHg pressure range rather than generic intensity labels. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generic

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According to reports in September 2025, CATL’s European general manager Matt Shen informed that the company had been aiming to start production in late 2025 or early 2026.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
After receiving a letter of protest, President Meyer summoned a general meeting on November 23.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of general

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Holmes also committed a throwing error in the sixth on a pickoff move in an overall disastrous three-run inning that put the Reds ahead for good.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Sapphic Ball, produced in partnership with Moon Brown, overall mother of the Haus of Moulin Noir.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of overall

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The vaccine is licensed for use against Ebola virus disease caused by the Zaire strain -- a different, more common type of Ebola virus.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Since sucking betel nuts is not common today, Brumm partnered with Professor Roger Papke, a neuropharmacological researcher at the University of Florida, to test whether the action could cause a drug effect ancient humans may have desired.

— Pien Huang, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of common

Adjective

In its strongest moments, the film illustrates how the often contradictory desires for individual liberation and family connection are universal experiences.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2026
Worries about catastrophe are not universal in the AI industry — many experts working on AI policy, building AI applications or developing hardware see these sorts of fears as overblown, fearmongering or just detached from reality.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026

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