as in tired
used or heard so often as to be dull
the wacky neighbor and other stereotyped characters seen on TV sitcoms
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as in popularized
to use so much as to make less appealing
Movies have stereotyped the domineering mother-in-law ad nauseam.
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Recent Examples of stereotyped
Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
For decades, the profession has been stereotyped as a world of calculators and spreadsheets, quietly humming in the background of business.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Tragedies can be examined by those outside of its sphere of destruction, but the groundswell of feeling from Mexican viewers and critics is that there was little or no care taken to understand the cultural grief beyond stereotyped spectacle.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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
Verb
Although dogs and cats are often stereotyped as natural enemies, animal behaviorists say that, with proper introductions and a calm environment, these species can form deep and lasting bonds.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
For decades, the profession has been stereotyped as a world of calculators and spreadsheets, quietly humming in the background of business.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stereotyped
Adjective
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Stein conducted experiments under James’s supervision, but quickly tired of studying her subjects’ responses and preferred talking with them and tracking their characters.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately though, Cooper can’t escape certain hackneyed biopic tropes in representing the songwriting, which are almost impossible to avoid.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately though, Cooper can’t escape certain hackneyed biopic tropes in representing the songwriting, which are almost impossible to avoid.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Similarly, older kids can get bored with products intended for younger children.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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The mathematician John Wallis, recounting the story in 1693, didn’t say whether Rupert wrote a proof or bored a hole through an actual cube.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Residents here are not used to the kind of surveillance and military presence that is more commonplace in Caracas, the capital.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Abandonments like Brownie’s have become increasingly commonplace.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shea butter and cocoa butter are thick and great ingredients that generally can’t be overused.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, both can cause side effects if overused.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Outsize portraits of all three are hauled down endless streets as crowds of obligatory fans parade their wheelbarrows, shovels and carbines.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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And there are some but not enough competent instructors who can teach and inspire new hunters instead of just dragging them through an obligatory course.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After all avenues have been exhausted for finding out who these people are, the chief medical examiner of Alexandroupoli calls the chief imam of Sidiro, which is a Muslim Greek village.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lakshmi, who spent nearly 17 years hosting and executive-producing Top Chef before stepping down in 2023, was, understandably, exhausted by the format.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the end, the Guardians’ leverage arms were overexposed, and their bats ran out of magic.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Without shelter or sufficient support, this group is consistently overexposed to summer temperatures.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Stereotyped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stereotyped. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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