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
If Thurber’s lyrics are too often generic, not repaying close attention, no matter; the star gets the big points across.
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 May 2025
At Yates University, a garishly yellow campus standing in for a generic Ivy League school, Benny is ready to break free of his high-school persona.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 May 2025
There was nothing wrong with it; just sounded a bit generic.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
This could have devastating consequences for the U.S. since generic drugs make up nearly 90% of prescribed drugs in America.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 May 2025
At Yates University, a garishly yellow campus standing in for a generic Ivy League school, Benny is ready to break free of his high-school persona.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 May 2025
There was nothing wrong with it; just sounded a bit generic.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
This could have devastating consequences for the U.S. since generic drugs make up nearly 90% of prescribed drugs in America.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Even in high school, but especially college-level, teaching general courses like psychology or sociology usually require a master’s or doctorate-level degree.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Copper is utilized in electric vehicles, as well as solar and wind infrastructure, and overall electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The city also ranked highly in a number of individual metrics that contributed to its overall score, including No. 1 for its low crime rate.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Prostate cancer is common in older men, with the NCI estimating that about 1 in 8 males in the U.S. will be diagnosed with the disease.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
19 May 2025
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As more people lose jobs to AI automation, the case for universal basic income will gain widespread traction.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Through museum artifacts, interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, music and cultural celebrations, children will learn that no matter where one goes, curiosity and connection are universal.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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