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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views of minorities that are stereotyped and out-of-date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
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 See All Example Sentences for stereotyped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stereotyped
Adjective
  • If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Bradley said that, from the Chamber’s perspective, employers are sick and tired of scrounging for talent.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Denji is bored out of his mind by most of them, but the last film is good enough to move him to tears.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Perhaps some corners of the internet are bored of the bubble talk.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The story revolves around this character in ways that feel hackneyed and forced.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This is actually better than some of the hackneyed rom-coms Reiner muddled through, a coming-of-age story about two kids’ pseudo-love story from grade school through middle school.
    Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, both can cause side effects if overused.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The word ‘intentional’ is overused, and the act of being intentional is underutilized.
    Bo Howard, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Claims about the health and beauty benefits of collagen supplements are commonplace these days, especially online.
    Maria Godoy, NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Goals by Wrexham players on the international stage have not exactly been commonplace down the years.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Nevertheless, Carter made it through his final chemotherapy in October 2023, exhausted but surrounded by quiet celebration.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Three were drafted, and the other exhausted his eligibility.
    Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the end, the Guardians’ leverage arms were overexposed, and their bats ran out of magic.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • 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 25 Oct. 2025.

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