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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 stereotyping
In crime coverage, journalists should create equity by being cognizant of correcting any coverage trends that privilege white groups over people of color, especially stereotyping Black and Latino men as violent.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Jordan also describes stereotyping on set, recalling producers reducing her to racial tropes, while adding that Black contestants who approached Barker would sometimes be met with visible discomfort.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
That absence increases the risk of caricature and stereotyping in AI image outputs of the Black community.
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Analysis is valuable to prevent biases like stereotyping and misjudging probabilities, while intuition is valuable for creativity and rapid adaptation to complex problems.
—Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In a May op-ed for Newsweek, Barton shared stories of stereotyping by colleagues, including making jokes at his expense, and losing friends for being vocal about the impact of police violence on Black communities.
—Carine Harb, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Jordan also describes stereotyping on set, recalling producers reducing her to racial tropes, while adding that Black contestants who approached Barker would sometimes be met with visible discomfort.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
That absence increases the risk of caricature and stereotyping in AI image outputs of the Black community.
—Donnetta Monk, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Analysis is valuable to prevent biases like stereotyping and misjudging probabilities, while intuition is valuable for creativity and rapid adaptation to complex problems.
—Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In a May op-ed for Newsweek, Barton shared stories of stereotyping by colleagues, including making jokes at his expense, and losing friends for being vocal about the impact of police violence on Black communities.
—Carine Harb, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stereotyping
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Martinez on Thursday did not discuss details of the plan but said the city was exhausting all its options while seeking more ways to cut costs.—
Abby Church,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
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In some ways, the Wolfpack were already destined for a reset, with veterans like Tre Holloman, Darrion Williams, Quadir Copeland and Ven-Allen Lubin all exhausting their eligibility.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, overusing a fine-tooth comb could even backfire.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
14 Apr. 2026
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Erie, for example, is one of the communities currently threatening to cut off water access to residents who are overusing water at this time.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Many people damage their nails by picking at their cuticles, for example, or drying them out by overexposing them to water.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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That range can provide diversification benefits without overexposing retirees to price swings that don't generate dividends or interest.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the flavors of a Vietnamese banh-mi sandwich, this recipe proves chicken burgers are far from boring.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Instead of the standard, boring rectangular fins found in the home PC, the algorithm generated complex, jagged, and pointed copper structures optimized for both heat absorption and fluid flow.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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“Stereotyping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stereotyping. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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