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
Critical component shortages and supply chain disruptions, particularly in China, fueled historic inflation and exposed how dependent largely domestic industries were on seemingly simple or generic foreign parts.
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Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
These types of fitness plans claim to be personalized but are too generic and fail to consider individual needs like injury history, fitness level or specific goals.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The action is passable, the mythology is generic, and the post-credits scene is overly optimistic about the prospects for a sequel, but there’s a good-natured sense of wonder that ties it all together.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
The second half morphs into a fairly generic action set piece, crescendoing to a bitterly underwhelming climax and a conclusion that offers no kind of closure.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
These types of fitness plans claim to be personalized but are too generic and fail to consider individual needs like injury history, fitness level or specific goals.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The action is passable, the mythology is generic, and the post-credits scene is overly optimistic about the prospects for a sequel, but there’s a good-natured sense of wonder that ties it all together.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
The second half morphs into a fairly generic action set piece, crescendoing to a bitterly underwhelming climax and a conclusion that offers no kind of closure.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
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Maintaining a focus on ROI helps companies decide whether to keep, change or end the alliance depending on how best to maximize its fit with general financial and strategic goals.Appio Fragoletti, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Since the Chiefs took total control of the division in 2016, the Chargers have employed four head coaches and two general managers, not including interims.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Blue Jays originally drafted Hoffman as the ninth overall pick in the 2014 MLB draft, but traded him to Colorado in the deal that sent Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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These challenges can also increase stress levels for affected residents, which may negatively impact their overall health.Sherell Jackson, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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The two have one key thing in common — both the host and the Hollywood star have twins and their first daughters are around the same age at 11 and 10 years old.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Use extra caution in high-traffic tourist areas, as these are common targets for skimmers.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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While the exact number of hours may differ for each individual, the benefits of prioritizing quality sleep are universal.Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Eligibility for those school choice programs is universal in a dozen states.Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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