conventional wisdom
noun
: the generally accepted belief, opinion, judgment, or prediction about a particular matter
Examples of conventional wisdom in a Sentence
Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.
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Our groundbreaking studies have challenged conventional wisdom about ADHD treatment, demonstrating that behavioral interventions should be the first-line approach, with medication considered secondarily if needed — an approach that proves both more effective and more cost-efficient.
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Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Tesla stock often moves against conventional wisdom on financial data, and remains down more than 30% from its December all-time high.
—Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
For decades, conventional wisdom has dissuaded workers from discussing their salaries publicly.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 June 2025
Echoing the conventional wisdom of her day, even the novel-loving Catherine wonders whether reading novels is an essentially feminine, and therefore frivolous, pursuit.
—Adelle Waldman, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
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Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Tesla stock often moves against conventional wisdom on financial data, and remains down more than 30% from its December all-time high.
—Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
For decades, conventional wisdom has dissuaded workers from discussing their salaries publicly.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 June 2025
Echoing the conventional wisdom of her day, even the novel-loving Catherine wonders whether reading novels is an essentially feminine, and therefore frivolous, pursuit.
—Adelle Waldman, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for conventional wisdom
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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