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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
Meanwhile, the desiderata and preconditions mentioned in the UN memo range from glittering generalities about political inclusiveness and human rights to the procedural specifics of setting up the constitution-making process.
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Dawn Brancati, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2011
Trump speaks only in generalities about his intentions.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Kendrick did, however, open up in May 2020 about generalities in her past relationships.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Former British leaders Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron all did so but only in generalities and without the same level of vivid detail as Johnson.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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Dawn Brancati, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2011
Trump speaks only in generalities about his intentions.
—John Riley, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Kendrick did, however, open up in May 2020 about generalities in her past relationships.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Former British leaders Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron all did so but only in generalities and without the same level of vivid detail as Johnson.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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Selling points include spacious lots, lower housing costs, friendly neighbors, spectacular hiking trails and, perhaps less appealing, the kind of ungodly long commutes into the city that validate the most tired Southern California stereotype.Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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This statement is deeply offensive and perpetuates damaging stereotypes about students with disabilities who are disproportionately suspended and excluded from school.Zena Naiditch, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Which Is Better for Weight Loss? Both oat and almond milk may be beneficial for weight loss.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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New and better weight loss compounds may be discovered.David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Flowers Rosé of Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, CA Created with a majority of Pinot Noir grapes grown at high altitude (1,400 to 1,800 feet above the Pacific Ocean), Flowers rosé showcases subtle floral notes of wild roses and clean slate on the nose that evoke this terroir.Jillian Dara, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The vast majority of their care is paid for by government subsidies, and the center would need to maintain that population for a full year to break even.ProPublica, ProPublica, 10 Jan. 2025
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This rise places them among an elite group of startups worldwide and shows the growing interest in the once-fantastical concept of de-extinction.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Clients benefit from seamless collaboration, as the firm oversees every aspect of a project, from initial concept to final construction, and even procurement of furnishings and artwork.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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The sample will then be compared against DNA from relatives of the person whom the doctors suspect the body to be, Ukpo said.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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When the wolf sprang, Ron was standing in a depression so that only his upper body was visible to the wolf.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Suitable fiber-optic cabling can also be bought in bulk on Amazon, without the necessary spool to load it on a drone.Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Chefs share recipes that can be prepared in bulk on Sunday then easily modified as the week goes on. Jan. 9, 2025, 3:26 p.m.Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Broncos coach scoffed at the notion that night at Empower Field.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trump has long scorned the very notion of domestic extremism, dismissing it as overblown or invented.Will Carless, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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First, unlike Marathon, which is still a shooter, this is going to be far outside that core Bungie space.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Summary Squats are a multi-joint exercise with many potential benefits, such as stronger leg and core muscles, improved flexibility, and increased calorie burning, which can aid with weight loss.Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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