1
as in stereotype
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the idea that all boys are naturally messy is a gross generality
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2
as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
an important but little-known Scottish inventor whose work was never appreciated by the generality of the public
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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
the generality of that high school's students will go on to college
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Recent Examples of generality
Supervisor Myrna Melgar said their initial conversation was lovely, but full of generalities.
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Heather Knight, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Asked about his performance recently, Domi spoke only in generalities.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
As a generality, many find that a good bottom diet is more about avoiding certain foods: dairy, spicy food, fast food, natural diuretics, greasy meals, and red meat.
—Matt Baume, Them, 30 Nov. 2024
Trafficking in generalities rarely leads to universal truth.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Heather Knight, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Asked about his performance recently, Domi spoke only in generalities.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
As a generality, many find that a good bottom diet is more about avoiding certain foods: dairy, spicy food, fast food, natural diuretics, greasy meals, and red meat.
—Matt Baume, Them, 30 Nov. 2024
Trafficking in generalities rarely leads to universal truth.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generality
Noun
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Some of the members were introduced with nicknames, including Belle (who wore makeup associated with Latina stereotypes) as Lil Taco Belle, Natty as NT and Haneul as Bob Sky.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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As a result of their high cash flow generation and low growth prospects, utilities have also correctly fallen into the high dividend payer stereotype.—
Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Today, the keto diet is often advertised and used for weight loss.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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For some people, intensive insulin treatment can contribute to weight gain.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The deal will likely be some sort of joint venture that gives a US company (or even the US itself) a majority stake.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Accountant and political newcomer Michael Anthony Abbott, 60, has also thrown his hat in the ring and could force the other two contenders into a runoff if neither manages to secure a majority on election night.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And now, the time was ripe to take its concept on the road.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But is this really a new concept, or just a rebranding?—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Strength training can be done using free weights, machines or simply the resistance of your own body weight.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Learn how protein and carbohydrates affect your body in the morning and how to balance the two at breakfast to fuel the start of your day.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Yun Hai, a specialty food shop in New York City, buys directly from rice farms, soy sauce breweries and mills in Taiwan, then ships the goods over in bulk, supplying grocery stores and restaurants across the country.—
Kim Severson,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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But Nintendo's new console is still noticeably short of Steam Deck-level bulk, coming in about 17 percent lighter (and a bit less wide and thick) than Valve's handheld.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Thibodeau shot down the notion Anunoby will be resigned to spacing the floor in the corners once Brunson returns to the lineup.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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This notion leads to several different economic reasons for having tariffs, such as encouraging the purchase of domestic goods and altering foreign economic policy.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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No matter how someone is playing Minecraft, the core appeal is in its infinite freedom.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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They were separated from one another for the vast majority of the three films rather than given the kinds of great adventures and bonding moments that the original trilogy gave its core trio, and that led to much less compelling camaraderie and characters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Generality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generality. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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