conventional wisdom
noun
: the generally accepted belief, opinion, judgment, or prediction about a particular matter
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Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.
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The conventional wisdom says no, on the ground that understanding irreversibility requires engaging in sophisticated reasoning about the future, a capacity that is likely beyond many nonhuman animals.
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Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
As the business has grown substantially, conventional wisdom says that this isn't an efficient use of a CEO’s time.
—Armon Petrossian, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
According to conventional wisdom, organizations should rapidly react to technological advances, new market dynamics, and shifting consumer preferences.
—Jianwen Liao
feng Zhu, Harvard Business Review, 14 Oct. 2024
For example, Dharma’s label says to use hot water, while conventional wisdom says to use cold water to avoid stains setting into the fabric.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
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Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
As the business has grown substantially, conventional wisdom says that this isn't an efficient use of a CEO’s time.
—Armon Petrossian, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
According to conventional wisdom, organizations should rapidly react to technological advances, new market dynamics, and shifting consumer preferences.
—Jianwen Liao
feng Zhu, Harvard Business Review, 14 Oct. 2024
For example, Dharma’s label says to use hot water, while conventional wisdom says to use cold water to avoid stains setting into the fabric.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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