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
For me, that joy stems from planning—and going on—big trips with friends, preferably during a time of year when viral infections aren’t swirling, the weather’s warm and sunny, and there are no scratchy, generic sweaters with fuzz balls on them in sight.
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Julia Sullivan, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
Almost a decade later, there are now several generic forms of oral PrEP on the market—but equality still isn’t here.
—Jason Rosenberg, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
Fear of stigma, inaccessible benefits, and generic policies that fail to address unique needs are common barriers.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
She’s canceled streaming subscriptions, switched to generic brands and cut back spending on haircare products and clothes.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Julia Sullivan, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
Almost a decade later, there are now several generic forms of oral PrEP on the market—but equality still isn’t here.
—Jason Rosenberg, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2024
Fear of stigma, inaccessible benefits, and generic policies that fail to address unique needs are common barriers.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
She’s canceled streaming subscriptions, switched to generic brands and cut back spending on haircare products and clothes.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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The study authors also found higher scores on general wellbeing, career satisfaction, and overall work quality of life.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets would consider hiring a head coach before their general manager, according to ESPN, which is a less traditional approach.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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As burnout has shown to affect women disproportionately to men, Kathy McCabe bridges a growing gap between productivity and overall employee satisfaction.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Revenues at Bottega Veneta totaled 1.6 billion euros in 2023 and the brand posted 4 percent organic growth in the first nine months of 2024, bucking the overall negative trend at Kering.WWD, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Beat switches are common, samples get sourced from anywhere, and the rapping is variously smooth, abrasive, and stoned.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
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Yet, in a world where digestive issues are common, finding a dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while supporting gut health can feel like a challenge.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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With this, a new year’s wish: that more marketing considers the universal and fundamental human truths that endure—even in times of radical change.Seth Matlins, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Christmas at the Golden Dragon also stands out for its representation of Chinese American traditions, celebrating both cultural heritage and the universal joys of the season.Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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