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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
As artists were increasingly shifting their attention from generalities to specifics, Bertillon’s heirs were learning to see like artists.
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the desiderata and preconditions mentioned in the UN memo range from glittering generalities about political inclusiveness and human rights to the procedural specifics of setting up the constitution-making process.
—Dawn Brancati, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2011
Trump speaks only in generalities about his intentions.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Kendrick did, however, open up in May 2020 about generalities in her past relationships.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, the desiderata and preconditions mentioned in the UN memo range from glittering generalities about political inclusiveness and human rights to the procedural specifics of setting up the constitution-making process.
—Dawn Brancati, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2011
Trump speaks only in generalities about his intentions.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Kendrick did, however, open up in May 2020 about generalities in her past relationships.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality
Noun
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The Globetrotters’ mission of breaking down racial barriers and stereotypes grabbed Chamberlain’s attention.—
Zach Powell,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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The different weights of hyaluronic acid are able to penetrate different layers of the skin, which results in longer-lasting hydration and a plumper, smoother texture.—
Danielle Cohen,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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Within five years, MedMen had collapsed under the weight of lawsuits, financial struggles and a dramatic boardroom coup.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But the problem is that the vast majority of top Mexican golf resorts have just one course, and one course does not a true golf destination make.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Patients who are hospitalized are being actively treated with supplemental oxygen, respiratory support, medicines for high fever, and IV fluid in addition to other treatments, according to Dr. Lara Johnson, whose hospital is treating the majority of patients.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Image Playground: Create photos from descriptions, concepts or people from Photos app.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The concept of a one-for-all, indivisible security across the North Atlantic has been remarkably successful in deterring attacks against NATO members.—
Ian Kelly,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Meal timing affects how your body uses energy, and eating late can throw off your body's natural rhythms.9 10.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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The body was found after it had been moved to a trash can nearby, CNN reported, citing authorities.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Purchasing some of the many consumer goods imported from China—from toys to machinery parts—is probably one of the few areas customers can buy in bulk to avoid the potentially long-term consequences of these tariffs.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Not quite as much as Victoria Secret’s push-up, but a close second with less bulk to the actual bra.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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The image of monkey god Hanuman, representing wisdom, strength, courage, devotion and self-discipline, is prominently placed in the series, which pits Western notions of wealth and materialism against Buddhist concepts of selflessness and spirituality.—
Jordan Riefe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Players from a now bygone era couldn’t comprehend the notion of being nice to an opponent before kick off.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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That's why empathy is often a core value for families.—
Alana Bracken,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Stand up straight with your shoulders back, core engaged, and natural spinal alignment.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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