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an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the generalization that children who like violent entertainment grow up to be violent criminals
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Recent Examples of generalizations
Brousson is an Austin resident and often posts satirical videos teasing Texas cliches and generalizations.
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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.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Of course, if the AI does generalize, the difficulty is that the AI generalizations about mental health might be off base.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Most leaders can’t afford to wait weeks for insights that could inform their next move, and can revert to relying on generalizations to guide them as a result.
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Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
There’s a false perception in pop music that the best way to connect with the masses is to keep things broad — that vague generalizations are easier for people to latch onto.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
Parachute Journalism Parachute journalism refers to the practice of briefly visiting a location, observing limited aspects of it, and subsequently producing articles that may rely on broad generalizations about the destination.
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Suzanne Dundas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
If there are any generalizations to be made about how different areas raise different types of players, Latson is qualified to make them.
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Rebecca Shore Winn,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Those decisions remain governed by statute and must be based on individualized assessments, not generalizations.
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Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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,
10 June 2026
Of course, if the AI does generalize, the difficulty is that the AI generalizations about mental health might be off base.
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Most leaders can’t afford to wait weeks for insights that could inform their next move, and can revert to relying on generalizations to guide them as a result.
—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
There’s a false perception in pop music that the best way to connect with the masses is to keep things broad — that vague generalizations are easier for people to latch onto.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
Parachute Journalism Parachute journalism refers to the practice of briefly visiting a location, observing limited aspects of it, and subsequently producing articles that may rely on broad generalizations about the destination.
—
Suzanne Dundas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
If there are any generalizations to be made about how different areas raise different types of players, Latson is qualified to make them.
—
Rebecca Shore Winn,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Those decisions remain governed by statute and must be based on individualized assessments, not generalizations.
—
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalizations
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Similar to the original film, Elle learns to leave behind some of the preconceived notions that her rich upbringing gave her and embrace authenticity.
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Enlightenment figures, such as John Locke, also advanced notions of separation of church and state.
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What bothers me is the foot-dragging, the spinning in circles, the slow degradation of these characters into annoying stereotypes.
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Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith’s screenplay is littered with exaggerated stereotypes just waiting to be boisterously subverted.
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Plus, Euclid can switch between zoning and planning, creating renders of future concepts, like new buildings or bike lanes.
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In the middle of Paris’ intense heat wave, both incorporated water into their show concepts, creating immersive experiences that felt not only visually striking but also emotionally and physically connected to the moment.
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Thus, the cisgendered body and heterosexuality are a dynamic instead of a foundation to our conceptions of Black motherhood.
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Users could compare the two and get a window into their own conceptions of the game.
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“Generalizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalizations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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