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
Such concerns spiraled into public uproar last month over the alleged questionable quality of Chinese generic drugs, which has led to an official investigation.
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Wayne Chang, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Also, the badge on this one is a comically generic downgrade from the club’s usual one.
—Brooks Peck, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
While some transitions still use generic one-liner jingles, the addition of real pop and R&B love songs in the episodes is something the franchise has never done before — and hard to ignore while watching.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
There are your generic choices (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, coffee, banana, peanut butter, etc).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
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Wayne Chang, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Also, the badge on this one is a comically generic downgrade from the club’s usual one.
—Brooks Peck, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
While some transitions still use generic one-liner jingles, the addition of real pop and R&B love songs in the episodes is something the franchise has never done before — and hard to ignore while watching.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
There are your generic choices (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, coffee, banana, peanut butter, etc).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
Adjective
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The Mavericks have endured a number of injuries to their roster, and the loss of Dončić is something no one saw coming due to the ownership and general manager Nico Harrison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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During his availability last week, Jets general manager Darren Mougey did nothing to dispel any of those rumors.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the wake of the probe, Dior had vowed to take a larger proportion of its production in-house and in November, revealed the creation of a new industrial department tasked with strengthening its overall production capacity over the long term and ensuring the continuity of its know-how.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Here, the brand used an intricate filtration method to eliminate any residual grains within the paint that could potentially mar the overall aesthetic.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Stablecoins Unlock More Than Just Lower Fees The common pitch for crypto payments has centered on lower transaction costs, but this misses the bigger picture.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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There were no consistent rules for the practice until the Uniform Time Act was implemented by Congress in 1966, setting common start and ending dates for daylight saving time across the country.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Music, a universal connector, drives engagement through group activities, cutting through the resistance common among high achievers wary of conventional therapy.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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For children too young to qualify for the city’s universal pre-K programs, parents can shell out $24,000 each year on the private centers, according to Department of Labor data.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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