conventional wisdom

noun

Definition of conventional wisdomnext
as in party line
opinions or beliefs that are held or accepted by most people Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.

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Recent Examples of conventional wisdom Especially because The Pitt had three nominees in the category — Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy, and Gerran Howell — with conventional wisdom favoring Ball and Hatosy. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 If the conventional wisdom holds, Bass’ tough summer means that Raman gained some momentum. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 For many years, the conventional wisdom on breaking down low blocks was influenced by Pep Guardiola. — Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 That’s the conventional wisdom that, for better or worse, not all filmmakers observe when picking up the mantle of a series or franchise. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conventional wisdom
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  1. party line
  2. generalization
  3. commonplace
  4. stereotype
  5. routine
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  • In a 12-11 party line vote, Nicole Saphier — a former Fox News contributor and radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York — took a step closer to becoming the nation’s top doctor.
    — Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In a party line vote, committee Republicans pushed forward a bill that seeks to change how the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission studies Medicare Advantage spending.
    — John Wilkerson, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026
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  • This makes generalization and AGI key concepts when reasoning about the speed of progress.
    — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The same can be demonstrated for generalizations of square grids in high dimensions.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
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  • Wolff was only the eighth woman to drive a Formula 1 car (four more have done it since); the role, a now-commonplace one that includes driving the simulator during Grand Prix weekends to inform trackside strategy, was created for her.
    — Danielle McNally, InStyle, 28 May 2026
  • The videos are often integrated into larger montages of drone strikes, underscoring how commonplace these drones have become for Russian forces.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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  • The dispute highlights how racial stereotypes shape debates over public assistance, as new work rules take effect and many low-income people struggle to afford basic needs.
    — Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the popularity of Asian foods, there are still instances of ugly stereotypes on social media that have resulted in real harm to a restaurant's reputation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of stereotype
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  • The Moon entering Libra also highlights your daily routines, so a small practical adjustment can ease tension quickly.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Investors are overlooking the growth potential of German consumer giant Henkel's burgeoning haircare business as even cautious consumers continue to splurge on self-care routines, according to Barclays.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of routine

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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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