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
What’s key though is the stories every competitor brings with them, the unique, personalized anecdotes that imbue each speech with a humanity that’s all-too-often lost behind generic newspaper headlines.
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David Opie, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
This isn’t a state of cookie-cutter dispensaries and generic brands.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
Sales in established pharmaceutical — its generic pharmaceutical products business that only operates internationally — were up 8.5% organically versus the year-ago period.
—CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
However, the film’s generic plot — Lovecraft must clear the name of actress Kim Hudson (Penelope Ann Miller), suspected of killing her studio-boss husband with the help of magic — sadly keeps the material more or less stuck in a too familiar gear.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
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David Opie, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
This isn’t a state of cookie-cutter dispensaries and generic brands.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
Sales in established pharmaceutical — its generic pharmaceutical products business that only operates internationally — were up 8.5% organically versus the year-ago period.
—CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
However, the film’s generic plot — Lovecraft must clear the name of actress Kim Hudson (Penelope Ann Miller), suspected of killing her studio-boss husband with the help of magic — sadly keeps the material more or less stuck in a too familiar gear.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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But Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said no such request was made.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Could general manager Brian Cashman go a different route and add another ace by trading for San Diego Padres hurler Dylan Cease?—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Della Maddalena showed a gap in his overall skills in this fight, struggling with his defensive grappling, but at just 27, the Australian has time to shore up that weakness in the future.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Known for their higher uninsured rates due to the lack of Medicaid expansion, these states could see increases in health care costs and a decrease in overall health security for millions of Americans.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Even off-axis performance appears strong so far, a common challenge for traditional LED TVs.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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Fever, feeling feverish or chills; cough; sore throat; runny or stuffy nose; muscle or body aches, or fatigue or tiredness; headache; vomiting or diarrhea, which is more common among children.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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Also deeply familiar is the tabloid hysteria, which has since become our universal ALL-CAPS way of communicating.—
Glynnis MacNicol,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2025
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Behind all this symbolism are universal sentiments: peace, goodwill, and may your tummy never go empty.—
Natalie Keng,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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