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an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the noble savage was a stereotype that appealed to 18th-century intellectuals, who viewed European civilization as decadent and corrupt
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Recent Examples of stereotype
Ingrid A. Nelson, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Now living on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Cook says one of the biggest surprises has been how much Alaska defies the stereotypes.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Bolton argues that the pregnant body has either been ignored or stereotyped in art.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
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Noun
On each occasion, students, mostly white, dressed up using harmful racial stereotypes.
—Ingrid A. Nelson, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Now living on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Cook says one of the biggest surprises has been how much Alaska defies the stereotypes.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Verb
The pregnant body, unhidden Bolton argues that the pregnant body has either been ignored or stereotyped in art.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Bolton argues that the pregnant body has either been ignored or stereotyped in art.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stereotype
Noun
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The rooms The spacious one-bedroom guest houses come in four different layouts, including the Tree Haus, a two-floor concept perched 23 feet in the air among the pine trees with a fireplace on both floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Joining Shake Shack are Ramen + Bao and Wonder, two different concepts intended to elevate the center’s dining experience.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Common mistakes like skipping morning water, overusing caffeine, or ignoring electrolytes can impact hydration.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2026
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De-escalate the Crisis Narrative The word crisis is splashed across every headline regarding mental health, but Redding warns that overusing this term can actually hinder our ability to help.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The property is reachable by water, and any notion of building or installing amenities comes with a to-do list that starts with conversations with local agencies.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Some Montana hunters balk at the notion that corner-crossing needs to be defined, at all.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Verb
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His versions were full-blooded, with lush strings and reasonably large orchestras — and, purists alleged — vulgarizing distortions.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
28 Oct. 2019
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Ever since his rise to power, Trump has served as a vulgarizing agent.—
Leon Neyfakh,
Slate Magazine,
2 June 2017
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This conception emphasizes the need for a press independent of the state, which will provide the basis for the independent public opinion on which the legitimacy of democratic government is based.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Though Blanche will appoint the five commissioners tasked with processing claims, his precise role in the fund’s conception and implementation is unclear.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Travelers are increasingly bored with vacations built only around drinking, gambling and sitting by the pool.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Observational is much nicer sounding than boring.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Even a middle school student would perceive a stark difference between someone who voices a bogus theory and someone who acts on it.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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In theory, that should be a straightforward fix.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Larry designed the colorful courts and revamped scoring system that helped popularize the sport.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The piece helped popularize the concept of AI-native services companies — startups that deliver business outcomes directly rather than selling software licenses.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Stereotype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stereotype. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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