stereotyping

Definition of stereotypingnext
present participle of stereotype
as in vulgarizing
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 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
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  • The selling pressure appears to be exhausting itself, setting the stage for a classic snap-back rally.
    Nishant Pant, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Still, investors in tech giants are growing nervous because these firms are essentially exhausting their available capital to fund the infrastructure buildout, according to Luria.
    Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
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  • The perception problem While filler words can help conversations flow, research suggests overusing them may signal uncertainty or a shaky command of the material (or language in general).
    Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Revenge and Williams say that precision, without overusing heat, is key.
    Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 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
  • 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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  • There is a huge system of caves and tunnels in Missouri and a lot of Kansas City sits on top of that system — from boring company storage to underground rock climbing, the mafia or even government cheese.
    Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Indeed, the total number of G-wagen versions could fill a book, but many of those are … well, certainly not boring, but perhaps a little repetitive.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026

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“Stereotyping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stereotyping. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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