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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
These need to be specific to you and not just generalities about saving taxes or avoiding probate.
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Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This format was far more evocative of the deceased, with specific examples that rang true, rather than generalities that sometimes did not.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Be skeptical of anyone talking about AI in generalities versus their specific expertise.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
With its book whittled down so much and its careful hedging to only speaking the broadest generalities about Cuba’s history, Buena Vista Social Club only aims modestly high, just above the level of a tribute concert.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This format was far more evocative of the deceased, with specific examples that rang true, rather than generalities that sometimes did not.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Be skeptical of anyone talking about AI in generalities versus their specific expertise.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
With its book whittled down so much and its careful hedging to only speaking the broadest generalities about Cuba’s history, Buena Vista Social Club only aims modestly high, just above the level of a tribute concert.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality
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Marianna Zhang was studying how children develop race and gender stereotypes as a postdoctoral fellow at New York University when her National Science Foundation grant was canceled.—
Christina Larson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The law also protects transgender students and students who don’t conform to gender stereotypes.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
22 May 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 May 2025
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Baby is experiencing a steady increase in head circumference, length, and weight.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 May 2025
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The vast majority of American students attend traditional public K-12 schools.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Although these studies were conducted prior to the widespread use of AI in development, their consensus remains clear: The vast majority of long-term cost stems from what happens after code is shipped.—
Rob Versaw,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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For instance, many of my coachees/leaders who have grown vertically on their own weren’t familiar with this concept until they were introduced to it in their organization’s professional development program.—
Liz Guthridge,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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During this period, pride was often found capitalized and linked to the Christian concept of the seven deadly sins.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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This expands the air cavity created when their body enters the water.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The confessions were finally given on May 31, 1924, after Leopold's glasses were found next to Franks' body at 121st Street and the Pennsylvania railroad tracks.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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By this time, Akasha had found a contact willing to sell him jurema bark in bulk.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Acquired in bulk for pennies on the dollar from hospitals and collection agencies, the debt by its very nature belongs to those least able to pay, so there’s no way to request or apply for the relief.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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This perhaps more than anything else puts the lie to the notion that the administration wants people to follow the law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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But if done right, the notion of the Chicago Bears of Arlington Heights isn’t worth a rise in our collective blood pressure.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Another trap is building a product that unrelated to your core expertise.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The Stericycle business acquired by Waste Management last year should see its core growth profile rise from the low single digits to mid-single digits, the analyst added.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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