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as in stereotype
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the idea that all boys are naturally messy is a gross generality
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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
an important but little-known Scottish inventor whose work was never appreciated by the generality of the public
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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
the generality of that high school's students will go on to college
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This is where satirists like Stewart can help fill in the gaps: By juxtaposing populist authoritarians’ glittering generalities with the ugly reality of life under authoritarianism.
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Dannagal G. Young, The Conversation, 22 Mar. 2024
While most congressional Democrats have either remained silent or spoken only in generalities about what should happen now, the President has some vocal supporters on the Hill.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 11 July 2024
Well, actually, Margaret, a couple of weeks ago, the State Department put out a comprehensive report that didn't just speak in generalities.
—CBS News, 9 June 2024
Introduction Over the years, Naber tried several times to prove the conjecture in full generality — for all possible dimensions, without making any of those extra assumptions.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 14 May 2024
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Dannagal G. Young, The Conversation, 22 Mar. 2024
While most congressional Democrats have either remained silent or spoken only in generalities about what should happen now, the President has some vocal supporters on the Hill.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 11 July 2024
Well, actually, Margaret, a couple of weeks ago, the State Department put out a comprehensive report that didn't just speak in generalities.
—CBS News, 9 June 2024
Introduction Over the years, Naber tried several times to prove the conjecture in full generality — for all possible dimensions, without making any of those extra assumptions.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 14 May 2024
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For one, a positive stereotype is still a stereotype, an overgeneralization, and the reality is much more complex.Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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The stereotype of work being a massive focus for Americans is true.Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 28 Oct. 2024
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Naomi Osaka is opening up about her challenging weight loss journey after welcoming her daughter Shai in July 2023.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Their symptoms may include learning and developmental issues, weight loss, fatigue, stomach issues, hearing loss and seizures.Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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The vast majority, like Mendes, don’t want to yell at their kids.Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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The majority of which are in the U.S. and number 1,358 restaurants.Anthony Robledo, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
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This store leased by Sam Walton was an experiment with a new discount merchandise concept in retail marketing.James F. Hales Remembering Rogers, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Williams will go into Year 2 with a season of experience studying defenses, reading coverages, testing concepts, learning how to handle the rush and more.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2024
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Next, in 1976, it was proposed that DMT might be a neurotransmitter, akin to serotonin and dopamine, that has a functional role in the body.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Plus, a wide body of research has shown that regular aerobic exercise can relieve stress and counter depression.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Now a bulk of Tesla's earnings lift came from the sales of about $739 million in automotive regulatory credits.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Books can be ordered in bulk, too — for anyone looking to give out a treat other than candy on Halloween.Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Beyond fintech sectors, what has also cooled is the notion of blitzscaling fintechs.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Our notion of Death is that Death is nature, and that Death is neutral in her job as Death.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Quarterly results Another reason to look past the light water-and-protection sales: Operating margins at both of the core business units were ahead of expectations.Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Inconsistent Messaging Without a solid brand foundation, founders often present inconsistent messages to potential investors, which can cause confusion about the company's core mission and values.Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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