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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
Companies at the forefront of this revolution are not only shaping the future of medicine but also challenging the conventional wisdom that has governed pharmaceuticals for decades.
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Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
But the message seems clear: ONA will cease to exist as an autonomous center for strategic thinking that has so often contributed crucial and sometimes paradigm-shifting insights by challenging conventional wisdom.
—Andrew F. Krepinevich, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2025
While conventional wisdom holds that religious voters are Republicans and nonreligious voters are Democrats, the reality is more complicated.
—David Campbell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
But over the past decade, new studies and public health warnings have called that conventional wisdom into question, stating emphatically that no level of alcohol consumption could be considered safe — much less beneficial.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
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Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
But the message seems clear: ONA will cease to exist as an autonomous center for strategic thinking that has so often contributed crucial and sometimes paradigm-shifting insights by challenging conventional wisdom.
—Andrew F. Krepinevich, Foreign Affairs, 2 Apr. 2025
While conventional wisdom holds that religious voters are Republicans and nonreligious voters are Democrats, the reality is more complicated.
—David Campbell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
But over the past decade, new studies and public health warnings have called that conventional wisdom into question, stating emphatically that no level of alcohol consumption could be considered safe — much less beneficial.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional wisdom
Noun
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The divide that Gallup’s poll found over which groups pay too little or too much based on their income levels spanned across party lines.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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Today, two-thirds of U.S. mothers work outside the home, in almost equal measures across party lines.—
Amanda Ruggeri,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the musician suggested that accounts sharing generalizations about symptoms that could signify certain mental health conditions has led to an uptick in potentially harmful self-diagnoses.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the heat of the moment, these phrases might feel justified—but to your partner, they’re heard as unfair generalizations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Luxury scented candles, like room sprays for that matter, have the power to elevate any moment: taking it from commonplace to utterly indulgent.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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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
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As a result of their high cash flow generation and low growth prospects, utilities have also correctly fallen into the high dividend payer stereotype.—
Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some of the members were introduced with nicknames, including Belle (who wore makeup associated with Latina stereotypes) as Lil Taco Belle, Natty as NT and Haneul as Bob Sky.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some of those lifestyle changes involved optimizing her sleep, ensuring healthy indoor air, incorporating meditation to reduce stress and starting an exercise routine.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Overall, this low-profile keyboard elevates your routine with practical features that make each keystroke both satisfying and efficient.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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