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
At its worst, golden oak can feel like a generic, builder-grade floor.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Sure, its look—like that of most of the marque’s cars during its era—is on the generic end of the design spectrum, but the second version of the model, which debuted in 2006, can really move.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
Watch out for sudden waves of generic praise.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Polls showed that during the 43-day shutdown, Trump’s approval rating dropped and Democrats increased their lead over Republicans on the generic ballot for Congress, as more voters blamed Republicans than Democrats for the stalemate.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2026
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After setting a new standard for the organization in 2025, general manager Dan Morgan, head coach Dave Canales and their respective staffs need to raise the bar even higher.—
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Daniel McFadin is a general assignment reporter who has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since October 2022.—
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Rheinmetall revealed that the technology will reduce the production costs of green hydrogen through lower investment in the overall system, accompanied by a doubling of power density or an improvement in efficiency of over 10%.—
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Other critics have given mixed reviews of the new Big Arch sauce, which some say doesn't compare to the classic Big Mac version, as well as the overall flavor.—
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During pregnancy, common reasons for seeking care include early labor, bleeding, changes in fetal movement, or high blood pressure.—
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These are common occurrences on the Las Vegas Convention Center’s show floor during CES, which wrapped on Friday.—
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Following Denmark’s Vaccine Plan The new childhood vaccine schedule closely resembles recommendations in Denmark, a country with free universal healthcare and a fairly homogeneous population that’s a fraction the size of the United States.—
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Denmark has 6 million people, universal health care and a national registry that tracks every patient.—
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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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