conventional wisdom
noun
: the generally accepted belief, opinion, judgment, or prediction about a particular matter
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Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.
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Contrary to conventional wisdom, 2024 is not the first time it's been like this.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Lukas Reichel has played on the fourth line and, contrary to conventional wisdom, thrived in that role.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
And mainstream media outlets tend to seek out former government officials for commentary, creating an echo chamber that reinforces conventional wisdom.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
The smug conventional wisdom has it that voters don’t care much about abstractions like democracy or the rule of law.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Lukas Reichel has played on the fourth line and, contrary to conventional wisdom, thrived in that role.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
And mainstream media outlets tend to seek out former government officials for commentary, creating an echo chamber that reinforces conventional wisdom.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
The smug conventional wisdom has it that voters don’t care much about abstractions like democracy or the rule of law.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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