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
If Thurber’s lyrics are too often generic, not repaying close attention, no matter; the star gets the big points across.
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 May 2025
At Yates University, a garishly yellow campus standing in for a generic Ivy League school, Benny is ready to break free of his high-school persona.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 May 2025
There was nothing wrong with it; just sounded a bit generic.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
This could have devastating consequences for the U.S. since generic drugs make up nearly 90% of prescribed drugs in America.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 21 May 2025
At Yates University, a garishly yellow campus standing in for a generic Ivy League school, Benny is ready to break free of his high-school persona.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 May 2025
There was nothing wrong with it; just sounded a bit generic.
—Lori Majewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
This could have devastating consequences for the U.S. since generic drugs make up nearly 90% of prescribed drugs in America.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Oilers general manager Stan Bowman never really tried.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The mental health hospital, which received one of the largest cuts in the overall bill, is likely to be at the center of discussions.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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And this Elevation Plus Backpack, 30 percent off, continues to be our favorite backpack from Samsonite thus far, thanks to its expansion capabilities, durability, and overall comfort.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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But Tranter and Bartlett said Trump may settle roughly into this range of having an approval rating between 43 percent and 47 percent given the intense polarization of the country, as has been common in the past couple administrations.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
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Ashley O’Neal, Founder at Summerside Creative Inc., adds that the demand is particularly common in hospitality.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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As more people lose jobs to AI automation, the case for universal basic income will gain widespread traction.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Through museum artifacts, interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, music and cultural celebrations, children will learn that no matter where one goes, curiosity and connection are universal.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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