conventional wisdom
noun
: the generally accepted belief, opinion, judgment, or prediction about a particular matter
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Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.
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Whether or not Trump's specific plan is adopted, his willingness to challenge conventional wisdom should be applauded.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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With Republicans in control of Washington, the conventional wisdom is that companies can expect a lighter touch on employment regulations.
—Ani Huang and Timothy J. Bartl, Harvard Business Review, 5 Feb. 2025
Moreover, central banking's conventional wisdom is that moves in energy and food prices tend to be one-off shifts, rather than reflections of underlying inflation trends, and don't demand a policy response.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
While conventional wisdom might suggest keeping friendships and work separate, recent research suggests otherwise.
—Kathleen Shanley, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The result will be a fragmented legal landscape that will pose significant challenges
...
Post
Buy Copies
With Republicans in control of Washington, the conventional wisdom is that companies can expect a lighter touch on employment regulations.
—Ani Huang and Timothy J. Bartl, Harvard Business Review, 5 Feb. 2025
Moreover, central banking's conventional wisdom is that moves in energy and food prices tend to be one-off shifts, rather than reflections of underlying inflation trends, and don't demand a policy response.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
While conventional wisdom might suggest keeping friendships and work separate, recent research suggests otherwise.
—Kathleen Shanley, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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