GENERALIZED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

generalized

adjective

Definition of generalized

as in generic

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Recent Examples of generalized Germanidis said the company plans to unify the three models into one generalized model later. — ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 China responded by building around more readily available and generalized CPUs. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 28 June 2026 Facility-level data gives brands the evidence needed to demonstrate compliance, substantiate product claims, and respond to regulatory requirements without relying on generalized assumptions or supplier declarations. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 June 2026 That, together with preemptive blocking and generalized rationales, suggests that the volunteer community is increasingly prioritizing prevention, efficiency and content quality over efforts to rehabilitate new users. — Ryan McGrady, The Conversation, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for generalized

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Svelte white waitresses in generic Asian garb swirled around us.

— Karan Mahajan, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026
When manual work is spread across disconnected systems, inconsistent data and unclear ownership, adding a generic AI tool without a clear discovery process rarely produces results.

— Mia Urman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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The general managers described Garcia as Sanchez’s husband and as a hardworking, dedicated family man who supported not only his family in New York but also back in his home country, Colombia.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Carr's connection to the job was through Bruins general manager Darrick Yray, an offensive assistant and an assistant director of football operations at Fresno State during Carr's prolific career with the Bulldogs.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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The review was criticized at the time for comparing the United States to Denmark, a much smaller county that provides universal health care to its citizens.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Employers should cease auditing health, design for fluctuation, ensure default accessibility, and cover costs, recognizing that universal access benefits everyone and retains talent.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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