conventional wisdoms

noun

plural of conventional wisdom
as in party lines
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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  1. generalizations
  2. stereotypes
Noun
  • Brousson is an Austin resident and often posts satirical videos teasing Texas cliches and generalizations.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
  • Teenagers are tested on more advanced skills, such as making generalizations from a reading passage and comparing information from charts and graphs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Definition of generalizations
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  • As Barthel and other cannabis scholars say, the federal and state government crackdowns over the past century fueled the negative stereotypes and were always more grounded in culture wars than in evidence of medical harm.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • The supporting cast is comfortable in the age-old stereotypes thrust upon them and eager to place their own stamps on the roles.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of stereotypes
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