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as in stereotype
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the idea that all boys are naturally messy is a gross generality
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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
an important but little-known Scottish inventor whose work was never appreciated by the generality of the public
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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
the generality of that high school's students will go on to college
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Recent Examples of generality
This is where satirists like Stewart can help fill in the gaps: By juxtaposing populist authoritarians’ glittering generalities with the ugly reality of life under authoritarianism.
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Dannagal G. Young, The Conversation, 22 Mar. 2024
While most congressional Democrats have either remained silent or spoken only in generalities about what should happen now, the President has some vocal supporters on the Hill.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 11 July 2024
Well, actually, Margaret, a couple of weeks ago, the State Department put out a comprehensive report that didn't just speak in generalities.
—CBS News, 9 June 2024
Introduction Over the years, Naber tried several times to prove the conjecture in full generality — for all possible dimensions, without making any of those extra assumptions.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 14 May 2024
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Dannagal G. Young, The Conversation, 22 Mar. 2024
While most congressional Democrats have either remained silent or spoken only in generalities about what should happen now, the President has some vocal supporters on the Hill.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 11 July 2024
Well, actually, Margaret, a couple of weeks ago, the State Department put out a comprehensive report that didn't just speak in generalities.
—CBS News, 9 June 2024
Introduction Over the years, Naber tried several times to prove the conjecture in full generality — for all possible dimensions, without making any of those extra assumptions.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 14 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality
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But in contrast to many small-town series, these groups—and the individuals who comprise them—aren’t reduced to meaningless stereotypes.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Today’s sponsors reflect a broader understanding that racing’s appeal extends far beyond traditional masculine stereotypes.Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Budget pressures have kept all but 13 states from covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss through their Medicaid programs, a new report from KFF shows.Tina Reed, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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What motivated you five years ago might not hold the same weight now, and that’s okay.Akin Akinpelu, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Along with key races in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Arizona, the GOP performance in California helped push the party over the 218-seat marker to win a majority of seats in the House.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Circuit Judge Michael Brennan, writing for the majority, rejected both arguments.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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SpaceX is working on a concept version of Starlink for Mars, according to a NASA presentation.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Such a concept offers only a refracted mirror, one which will put you at war with yourself and eat up your imagination.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Observing tail posture in rats adds a new layer to our understanding of rat emotional expression, reminding us that emotions are expressed throughout the entire body.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The first of two explosions went off on Wednesday evening in a parking lot near the court building and a second blast came seconds later in front of the court, where the man’s body was found.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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These bites are great for kids and adults alike and can be made in bulk and stored in the freezer.Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shoppers love its roomy fit, quality stitching, and material that’s thin enough to cinch without bulk.Miles Walls, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Beyond fintech sectors, what has also cooled is the notion of blitzscaling fintechs.Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But Grove’s presence is still felt throughout the season, as the government uses his death as a way to reinforce the notion of Iran as the enemy, accusing them of an actor of terror that killed Grove and therefore sowing fear in the British population.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
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The system, which has 50 stations across all five counties in the core Bay Area, has a total ridership of more than 4.8 million.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The core question, however, is whether these changes will be enough to help Starbucks compete in a crowded market, according to Deidre Popovich, an associate professor of marketing at Texas Tech University.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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