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
Republicans, meanwhile, see Baldwin as a generic Democrat who will have trouble separating herself from the top of the ticket despite what the Marquette poll says.
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
Directed and produced by Amy Holden Jones, and written by Rita Mae Brown, The Slumber Party Massacre appears to be just another generic horror flick at first glance.
—Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
And the phone numbers, which are shared among multiple pages, led to generic voicemail messages — with one exception.
—Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2024
But it also got hit hard when China radically reformed its generic drug market in 2019.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 31 Oct. 2024
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
Available to stream on Tubi and Prime Video Tubi
Prime Video
The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
Directed and produced by Amy Holden Jones, and written by Rita Mae Brown, The Slumber Party Massacre appears to be just another generic horror flick at first glance.
—Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
And the phone numbers, which are shared among multiple pages, led to generic voicemail messages — with one exception.
—Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2024
But it also got hit hard when China radically reformed its generic drug market in 2019.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generic
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HBCUs in general have reportedly been receiving more attention from Black students amid an end to affirmative action and diversity, equity and inclusion offices in states such as Texas.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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In general, a airline’s biggest spenders and most loyal customers board first.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Our first test is UL's PCMark 10, which simulates a variety of real-world productivity and office workflows to measure overall system performance and also includes a storage subtest for the primary drive.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on returning to overall profitability and is pursuing strategic partnerships to strengthen long-term profitability.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Prevent Dry or Scratchy Throats Just as dry skin can be a problem in low humidity environments, a dry or scratchy throat is also a common issue people struggle with during the dry winter months.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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One common surgical option is excision, where the fibroma is completely removed using surgical tools such as a scalpel.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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Universality Grocery shopping is a universal activity.Jon Jacobson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This universal approach to patient care allows for a stress-free journey to satisfactory hair transplantation for all international visitors.Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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