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
High-level estimates and generic claims are becoming much harder to defend.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The Story of Halloween 2026 at Michaels Michaels says that Halloween decor trends are leaning away from the generic Halloween decor of the past.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Kirkland Signature Aller-Flo Kirkland Signature Aller-Flo is Costco’s generic version of Flonase and provides 24-hour relief from indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
While the actors and their stunt doubles display impressive moves, and Claudia Sarne’s industrial electronica score keeps the action churning, the many clashes are mostly generic, seldom packing much of a visceral wallop, and the effects work is strictly standard-issue.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The Story of Halloween 2026 at Michaels Michaels says that Halloween decor trends are leaning away from the generic Halloween decor of the past.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Kirkland Signature Aller-Flo Kirkland Signature Aller-Flo is Costco’s generic version of Flonase and provides 24-hour relief from indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
While the actors and their stunt doubles display impressive moves, and Claudia Sarne’s industrial electronica score keeps the action churning, the many clashes are mostly generic, seldom packing much of a visceral wallop, and the effects work is strictly standard-issue.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.
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While unions secured general salary increases last year to offset the salary reductions associated with the leave program, the agreements did not include similar increases in July 2026.
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Margarine naturally contains essential fatty acids, which are important for cell function and overall health.
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That film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, ignited to $125 million and ended its run with $618 million, a promising enough tally amid the overall decline of comic book adaptations.
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Room-service delivery robots are already common in hotels across many large Chinese cities.
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The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
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This seat cover is considered universal and compatible with most cars, crossovers, and trucks—just be sure to measure the seat dimensions to determine if the fit is correct.
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Legislative reforms are under review to balance new technologies like satellite internet with existing providers, ensuring universal access.
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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