as in party line
opinions or beliefs that are held or accepted by most people
Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.
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Recent Examples of conventional wisdom
The conventional wisdom, shared by event promoters and many at the university, held that the 1920s-era facility just wasn’t equipped for the demands of a big concert production.
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Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
His second recommendation—renting instead of buying—challenges conventional wisdom about homeownership.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Each one should challenge conventional wisdom in my industry while staying true to my values and protecting my IP.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
That approach stems from a tendency to question the foundations upon which conventional wisdom is built.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
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Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
His second recommendation—renting instead of buying—challenges conventional wisdom about homeownership.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Each one should challenge conventional wisdom in my industry while staying true to my values and protecting my IP.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
That approach stems from a tendency to question the foundations upon which conventional wisdom is built.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conventional wisdom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional wisdom
Noun
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While the House approved the plan on a largely party line vote, Senate Democrats have been able to defeat it.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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In keeping with his party line, Labuschagne insists no special preparation has begun in advance of what will be a trial by pace.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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That’s a generalization, whereas in reality, humans are extremely multifaceted and can be so many things.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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This timeline is, of course, a generalization, with individual outcomes varying based on the specifics of the procedure and the patient’s overall health.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ion gauges are relatively cheap (under US $1,000) and commonplace.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 Sep. 2025
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The fact of death: what a commonplace, what a banal place to land.—
Garth Greenwell,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During her June conversation withT Magazine, Copeland remarked on the prejudiced stereotypes that once kept Black dancers off of the most prestigious stages in the world.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The music video attracted significant attention both for its humorous visuals—superimposing the artists’ faces onto babies' bodies—and for its content, which challenges stereotypes about older artists in hip-hop.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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This routine has continued ever since, with seven Ralphies having appeared as the team’s mascot.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The rapid descent of temperatures, which in some cases may reach the upper 20s, raises concerns for agriculture, property maintenance, and daily routines as winter-like conditions arrive.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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