conventional wisdom

noun

Definition of conventional wisdomnext
as in party line
opinions or beliefs that are held or accepted by most people Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.

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Recent Examples of conventional wisdom The conventional wisdom on the left is that this state of affairs is the work of the country’s old Jim Crow laws, an institution that was itself a creature created by the nation’s darkest and most conservative impulses. — Marc J. Dunkelman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025 The conventional wisdom in Hollywood is that the technology for making faces seem fully human is five years away. — Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025 Despite what may be conventional wisdom, the relative size of the federal workforce hasn't skyrocketed in recent years, according to a Pew Research Center report released this month. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 31 Jan. 2025 The success of this endeavor disproved decades of conventional wisdom that Israeli normalization in the region would not happen without a comprehensive peace deal with the Palestinians. — Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conventional wisdom
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  1. party line
  2. generalization
  3. commonplace
  4. stereotype
  5. routine
Noun
  • Along party lines, the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee passed Senate Bill 7016 on a 6 to 3 vote, with Republicans voting yes, and Democrats no.
    — Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
  • About an hour later, the bill formally passed the Senate with a 54-46 vote, mostly along party lines.
    — Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of party line
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  • The intervention in the study is too short to make any generalizations about long-term health impacts, says Fryer.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The American Kennel Club also reminded readers that these are generalizations, and that most dogs can be trained to live peacefully with cats.
    — Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of generalization
Noun
  • The Grand Ole Opry House holds 4,400 people, but can’t accommodate standing-room tours, a commonplace in genres like EDM and hip-hop.
    — Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Cora’s passion is helping people discover new ways to think about the commonplace, like our clothing.
    — Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Definition of commonplace
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  • Beyond logistical hurdles, Bramlett had to also overcome stereotypes about her age, particularly within the courtroom or during school meetings.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • This can perpetuate outdated stereotypes and prejudices, further entrenching them in our AI systems.
    — Mani Padisetti, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of stereotype
Noun
  • Quite like her music, which spans psychedelia, neo-soul, and hyper-present instruments, her beauty routine is a space to embody that energy.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The routine is as important to UCLA’s daily schedule as stretching and on-court practice.
    — Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of routine

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