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an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the noble savage was a stereotype that appealed to 18th-century intellectuals, who viewed European civilization as decadent and corrupt
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Recent Examples of stereotype
Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
And in her own filmmaking, Longoria urged going against stereotypes of diverse communities to develop and produce meaningful work that resonates widely.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
But Morales argues the issue os stereotyping Latinas stems from within the horror genre.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Librarians have always been the subject of stereotypes, said Hayes, who's also an advocacy coordinator for the Alabama Library Association.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
And in her own filmmaking, Longoria urged going against stereotypes of diverse communities to develop and produce meaningful work that resonates widely.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Against this backdrop, Zaki says, hope has been stereotyped as naïve, blinkered, and even toxic.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
But Morales argues the issue os stereotyping Latinas stems from within the horror genre.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stereotype
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The concept follows the trend that recently saw Clay Holmes, a two-time All-Star closer, sign with the New York Mets for $38 million guaranteed and an opportunity to start.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s an essential connection between the concepts of trust, followership, and authenticity.Jack McCullough, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, some companies will overuse AI, which will inevitably result in the destruction of trust for them, and ultimately, business failure.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Before adding another one, remember that overusing them can cause health and skin problems in the long term.Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Italian has remained consistent, dismissing the notion emphatically and highlighting how Liverpool, Arsenal and even out-of-sorts Manchester City stand a better chance.Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The notion that sports betting leads to widespread financial hardship is unsupported by evidence.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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His versions were full-blooded, with lush strings and reasonably large orchestras — and, purists alleged — vulgarizing distortions.BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2019
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Ever since his rise to power, Trump has served as a vulgarizing agent.Leon Neyfakh, Slate Magazine, 2 June 2017
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And despite an international competition to reimagine the rebuild of the cathedral’s famous spire, Mr. Macron ultimately opted to restore it to Viollet-le-Duc’s conception.Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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His job includes overseeing the beverage program, which understandably highlights pairings to best complement Kahn’s one-of-a-kind conceptions.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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These consumers are bored with sameness, have been largely ignored by the current luxury market, and possess the disposable income and taste to demand something different.Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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But because the jurors seem bored by Olympia — and fascinated by Matty — a jury consultant named Shae Banfield (Yael Grobglas) suggests a switch between the first and second chair.Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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But when a 14-year-old girl was found dead soon after in the same manner, this time without cocaine in her system, police began to question the theory.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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This idea that collaborative learning is a propulsive force is much more than a theory based on my nerdy friends.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Global growth is a top priority for the NFL, which has worked to popularize flag football and supported its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Cosmetic manufacturer The Estée Lauder Companies was the first to popularize the pink ribbon campaign supporting breast cancer awareness.Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Stereotype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stereotype. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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