Synonyms of stereotype

stereotype 1 of 2

noun

as in concept

an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation

the noble savage was a stereotype that appealed to 18th-century intellectuals, who viewed European civilization as decadent and corrupt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concept
• notion
• conception
• theory
• generalization
• hypothesis
• saying
• cliché
• generality
• cliche
• truism
• platitude
• commonplace
• adage
• bromide
• proposition
• proverb
• oversimplification
• saw
• simplification
• simplism

stereotype

2 of 2

verb

ˈster-ē-ə-ˌtīp 

as in to overuse

to use so much as to make less appealing

Movies have stereotyped the domineering mother-in-law ad nauseam.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overuse
• vulgarize
• bore
• popularize
• exhaust
• overexpose
• overdo
• hackney
• coarsen
• wear out
• tire
• deplete
• jade

Examples of stereotype in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That’s because watching shows together gives you a chance to explain complex themes, debunk stereotypes, and discuss moments of conflict. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 23 Oct. 2024

The issues facing women in politics in Japan include gender stereotypes, difficulties balancing other commitments such as child rearing, and harassment, according to a report issued by the government in 2021. —Reuters, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024

Verb

By all means denounce Trump, but don’t stereotype and belittle the nearly half of Americans who have sided with him. —Nicholas Kristof, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024

Even when the main character is a woman who can conquer power, Latine people are still being stereotyped as violent, cruel, and ultimately corrupted. —Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 26 Jan. 2024