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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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Recent Examples of generality
Kendrick did, however, open up in May 2020 about generalities in her past relationships.
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Emily Krauser, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Former British leaders Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron all did so but only in generalities and without the same level of vivid detail as Johnson.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Japan's system has been lauded for its generality and ease of use, but there is still a large stigma attached to it in the country, leading to lower uptake.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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.
—Dannagal G. Young, The Conversation, 22 Mar. 2024
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Emily Krauser, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Former British leaders Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron all did so but only in generalities and without the same level of vivid detail as Johnson.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Japan's system has been lauded for its generality and ease of use, but there is still a large stigma attached to it in the country, leading to lower uptake.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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.
—Dannagal G. Young, The Conversation, 22 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality
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But what Bill had written, what Brett and Jason had written, was not fulfilling that stereotype, because this is about a young man who wants to conquer his anger, and that is what a lot of African American people need to see in this day and age.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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Those interwoven, overlapping memberships can help people defy stereotypes – and, perhaps, transcend divisions.Stephanie Rivera, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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Designed to lock in moisture post-wash or refresh dry strands, this daily staple tackles frizz, enhances texture, and leaves hair silky and manageable—no residue, no weight.Erin Parker, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
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Any doubt about the existence of rape culture simply crumples under the weight of reality.Robin Abcarian, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Auditing is not about finding wrongdoing, per se; a majority of issues found in an audit are solvable by implementing better processes and/or simply following the ones in place.Sean Manning, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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As of this fall, the program has helped more than 40,000 students re-enroll, the majority of whom are women and people of color.Crystal Hudson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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There’s an essential connection between the concepts of trust, followership, and authenticity.Jack McCullough, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The importance of age as a powerful marker of authority — a principle that derives from the influence of Confucianism in Korean society — is vividly on display as junior officers and rank-and-file soldiers are caught, sometimes tragically, between these concepts and their duty to the nation.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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The naked bodies of both women, who had been shot and stabbed, were found in a remote area in the city of Fremont on Feb. 2, 1986.Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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After bringing the puck into the offensive zone, Tippett had the awareness to body defender Damon Severson off the puck, allowing Frost a shooting lane to lift it through Merzlikins at 11:51.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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However, pharmacists producing the drugs in bulk — known as 503B compounding facilities — will get an additional month, with a deadline of March 19.Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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These bustling markets offer a wide range of products, from essentials sold in bulk to affordable clothing that can be tried on before purchasing.Nikolay Seleznev, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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And the notion of giving raw milk to any of them for the purpose of preventing things like asthma or any other reason is misguided.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pew Research indicates that today’s younger generations are more ethnically diverse than ever, suggesting that their values and perceptions of leadership may differ significantly from outdated notions.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Usually, these protostars gather enough mass to generate the pressures and temperatures in the core to fuse hydrogen to helium, which is the nuclear process that defines what a main sequence star is.Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Institutions can minimize their exposure to populist ire while maintaining credibility by narrowing their focus to core functions and avoiding controversial areas.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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