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verb

past tense of stereotype
as in popularized
to use so much as to make less appealing Movies have stereotyped the domineering mother-in-law ad nauseam.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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How does the adjective stereotyped differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of stereotyped are hackneyed, threadbare, and trite. While all these words mean "lacking the freshness that evokes attention or interest," stereotyped implies falling invariably into the same pattern or form.

views of minorities that are stereotyped and out-of-date

In what contexts can hackneyed take the place of stereotyped?

While in some cases nearly identical to stereotyped, hackneyed stresses being worn out by overuse so as to become dull and meaningless.

all of the metaphors and images in the poem are hackneyed

When would threadbare be a good substitute for stereotyped?

The synonyms threadbare and stereotyped are sometimes interchangeable, but threadbare applies to what has been used until its possibilities of interest have been totally exhausted.

a mystery novel with a threadbare plot

Where would trite be a reasonable alternative to stereotyped?

Although the words trite and stereotyped have much in common, trite applies to a once effective phrase or idea spoiled from long familiarity.

"you win some, you lose some" is a trite expression

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stereotyped
Adjective
Founded by artists who grew up in Maryvale, Salcido said the purpose of Labor is to be the bridge that shows the artistic capacity and potential of Maryvale because the neighborhood is too often stereotyped, underrepresented and ignored. David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024 Chicano artists also critically reexamined stereotyped figures, such as the pachuco and pachuca, and retold current and historic events through artworks that questioned hegemonic narratives. Mary Thomas, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019 Covino is also tasked with the least comedic role and excels at imbuing his character with enough nuance to be the one actor who transcends the script’s stereotyped trappings. Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2024 Our outlets deserve to have a seat at the table especially because mainstream media has historically ignored, marginalized and stereotyped Black people in their coverage. William Earl, Variety, 7 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for stereotyped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stereotyped
Adjective
  • Mowing Lawns Homeowners are usually away on vacation or are probably too tired to maintain their yards.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • But, in Dick’s opinion, Charlie grew tired of baseball’s daily grind.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Doing the same things every day and not getting bored with doing the same things every day.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The artist who would eventually become the voice of a generation was then a 19-year-old college dropout bored with the Midwest and intrigued by the folk music coming out of Lower Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • This hackneyed stance has turned his concert performances shrill and hollow.
    Armond White, National Review, 28 May 2025
  • Yet these hackneyed qualities are minor aspects of a production that otherwise can be eye-opening and newly invigorating.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The word timeless can sometimes be overused in fashion, but this is that word in action.
    Libby Page, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
  • For those with sensitive skin — or if overused — AHAs can compromise the skin barrier, causing redness and irritation.
    Victoria Jowett, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This was commonplace for the time, but on this particular evening, the patrons of the bar fought back, starting the Stonewall Riots, which went on for days.
    Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 17 June 2025
  • As a result, many of today’s recent college graduates seem to espouse an ideological worldview where antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment have now become commonplace.
    Ron Morganstern, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • He was hurt, he was exhausted and knew very well the odds of his Pittsburgh Penguins qualifying for the postseason were minimal at best.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Fourteen years of war have left the country desolate, and its people exhausted; millions have been displaced or were forced to become refugees.
    Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani, The Dial, 25 Mar. 2025

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“Stereotyped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stereotyped. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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