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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
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Looking at the Other Side While many single moms may be judged a bit harsher for a variety of reasons—often because of stereotypes and clichés—most of the criticism in Mollen’s case was aimed at what was written alongside the images.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 2 June 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
Over the last few years, Victoria’s Secret has faced a range of savvy, upstart competitors, shifting views over beauty standards and criticisms over perpetuating unrealistic stereotypes, particularly through its models.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Looking at the Other Side While many single moms may be judged a bit harsher for a variety of reasons—often because of stereotypes and clichés—most of the criticism in Mollen’s case was aimed at what was written alongside the images.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 2 June 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
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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
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This new Cannon offering, filled with chintzy special effects, a ludicrous story line and campy performances, will likely bore adults but have the kiddies clamoring for more.—
Jeffrey Ressner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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Fiedler is capable of aggravating us but not of boring us.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Karen Read filed her lawsuit against Canton and the MSP not only to reveal shockingly obscene and racist text messages between key cops investigating her — but also to relitigate the defense theory of conspiracy to frame her.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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The theories about what could have happened to Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mom, are varied.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 June 2026
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Martha Van Rensselaer, who with her life partner Flora Rose later helped popularize the field of home economics, was born in Randolph, New York.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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SmartSweets helped popularize the category early on with gummy bears that once packed 28 grams of fiber in one bag, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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“Stereotype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stereotype. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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