generic

adjective

jə-ˈner-ik How to pronounce generic (audio)
Definition of genericnext
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 Though its name sounds generic, Privacy Manager has a very specific and limited function. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 Also, generic medications, orphan drugs for rare diseases and certain specialty medicines are largely exempt. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026 Novo needs to convince investors that its pipeline of new drugs can fill the hole when generic competitors enter the market. — Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 At times, Kalshi used the marks of other soccer leagues outside of Mexico instead of generic depictions. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for generic
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  1. general
  2. overall
  3. common
  4. universal
Adjective
  • Officials have also decided on a general application screening and approval process, including what types of background checks will be necessary and which government agencies should be involved.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Davide Sgariboldi, general manager at Euroitalia, said that causes excitement.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of general
Adjective
  • The usual symptoms include high fever, headache, stiffness and an overall feeling that resembles the flu.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Just 26% approve of his handling of the economy overall, marking a new low.
    — MICHELLE L. PRICE, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of overall
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  • Brower and Simone learned that pigeons were a common source of food for people thousands of years ago and used the sun, and probably the earth's magnetic field, for navigation.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Thirteen satellites and counting The latest launch also shows how a common spacecraft architecture can support a growing constellation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of common
Adjective
  • In states without universal vote-by-mail programs, individuals must request absentee ballots ahead of time.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Anxious and Hairy, at once personal and universal, is a gift to curious minds.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of universal

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“Generic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generic. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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