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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Recent Examples of generic
Fox said most generic companies have six- to 12-month supply of their active pharmaceutical ingredients on hand, and some companies may have bought some extra products in anticipation of these tariffs.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Unlike plastic prescription vials or generic plastic pillboxes, these specialty pillboxes are unlikely to crack or pop open and spill their contents out.
—Seraphina Seow, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2025
There’s always a small risk with buying generic products like these on Amazon, because their quality can be inconsistent.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
David himself is a generic naif whose sole distinguishing trait is a passion for music, curiously sung in unsubtitled Hebrew while the spoken dialogue is in English.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Unlike plastic prescription vials or generic plastic pillboxes, these specialty pillboxes are unlikely to crack or pop open and spill their contents out.
—Seraphina Seow, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2025
There’s always a small risk with buying generic products like these on Amazon, because their quality can be inconsistent.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
David himself is a generic naif whose sole distinguishing trait is a passion for music, curiously sung in unsubtitled Hebrew while the spoken dialogue is in English.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
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In a stunning move, the Denver Nuggets terminated head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, a week before the NBA playoffs begin.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Nuggets made a stunning move Tuesday, firing Malone and general manager Calvin Booth just 11 days before the start of the NBA playoffs.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s overall job approval is also underwater, with 51% of respondents expressing disapproval and 44% expressing approval.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The overall design scheme, meanwhile, hints at something out of a Western-meets-Victorian (just look at the claw-foot tub!).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Leather or faux leather are both common suspects for luxury crossbody phone bags, but there are also alternatives made with recycled, easy-to-clean nylon, suede, canvas, and beyond.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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This bundle comes with beginner-friendly guides to teach you common cybersecurity skills like hacking and penetration testing.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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There is no universal way to make cinnamon tea, but here are a few suggestions: Soaking cinnamon sticks: In one study, researchers prepared cinnamon tea by soaking 60 g cinnamon sticks in 1,000 mL of room-temperature water.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whilst the provision of captions and sensory-friendly experiences might address specific needs, many of the fairly inexpensive options detailed come down to basic universal design and can be helpful to everyone.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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