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Recent Examples of generalized
This approach targets the final decision moment of the consumer journey, creating a customized experience that replaces generalized recommendations and guesswork.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Symptoms of the virus include fever, generalized body pain, weakness, vomiting and, in some cases, bleeding, per the agency.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
These should be focused on a specific episode/arc/song/narrative element, rather than a generalized conversation or a simple press junket.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 12 May 2026
This suggests the decline in small-c conservatism is perhaps even greater than the generalized drop-off that shows up in the polling.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Symptoms of the virus include fever, generalized body pain, weakness, vomiting and, in some cases, bleeding, per the agency.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
These should be focused on a specific episode/arc/song/narrative element, rather than a generalized conversation or a simple press junket.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 12 May 2026
This suggests the decline in small-c conservatism is perhaps even greater than the generalized drop-off that shows up in the polling.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalized
Adjective
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While the sets, lighting, costume changes and visual effects are stunners, the music by composer and arranger Imogen Heap is shockingly generic, like the copyright-free soundtrack of a YouTube ad, blandly calibrated and recalling nothing of John Williams’ iconic themes for the films.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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The initial producer’s pitch was for a low-rent superhero, but finding something that’s never been done for even a generic superhero is a challenge.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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That's our mission now is to help other DIYers learn how to do more on their project, from general contracting all the way through some of the actual construction elements.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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There are chances to take a deep dive into various history or literature classes beyond general education requirements, or for students to discover their passions or potential career pathways, Ellman said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Most of the spending is on ads intended to introduce voters to Tubbs, who may be best known nationally for driving an experiment giving select Stockton residents universal basic income.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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But Vladimir is not built for universal appeal.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Generalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalized. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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