as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
a love of big things—big cars, big meals—seems to be a generic trait of the American people
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The evolution of personalization across industries mirrors a broader cultural shift: Consumers no longer seek generic, one-size-fits-all solutions.
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Andres Garcia-Amaya, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The uploads were all assigned the same generic file names—IMG_0000, IMG_0001, IMG_0002, etc.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
The images made by Botto seem aesthetically pleasing but also feel—to my untrained eye, at least—like fairly generic AI image generator offerings.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Critics say London’s skyline has become increasingly cluttered by generic glass-and-metal towers that dwarf historic landmarks, especially in the City of London, home to St. Paul’s Cathedral.
—Reuters, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Andres Garcia-Amaya, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The uploads were all assigned the same generic file names—IMG_0000, IMG_0001, IMG_0002, etc.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
The images made by Botto seem aesthetically pleasing but also feel—to my untrained eye, at least—like fairly generic AI image generator offerings.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Critics say London’s skyline has become increasingly cluttered by generic glass-and-metal towers that dwarf historic landmarks, especially in the City of London, home to St. Paul’s Cathedral.
—Reuters, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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More news: Legendary Chicago Slugger, Television Analyst, Dies at 79 Sutherland later spent 12 years as a special assistant to the general manager for the Los Angeles Angels (1999-2011), coinciding with the team's first and only World Series championship in 2002.Newsweek, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Last season, the Chargers’ stretch run featured the firing of Brandon Staley as coach and Tom Telesco as general manager after a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 14, 2023.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
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Devices like the Hero Arm, equipped with advanced sensors to replicate natural hand movements, offer valuable benefits for children's growth, health, and overall well-being.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Yet the overall decadence of the drink remains the same.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ryder also compared the drone sightings to seeing a car driving nearby or a common neighborhood occurrence.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Twigs and small sticks are common nesting material.Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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With this, a new year’s wish: that more marketing considers the universal and fundamental human truths that endure—even in times of radical change.Seth Matlins, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Christmas at the Golden Dragon also stands out for its representation of Chinese American traditions, celebrating both cultural heritage and the universal joys of the season.Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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