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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
Our groundbreaking studies have challenged conventional wisdom about ADHD treatment, demonstrating that behavioral interventions should be the first-line approach, with medication considered secondarily if needed — an approach that proves both more effective and more cost-efficient.
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Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Tesla stock often moves against conventional wisdom on financial data, and remains down more than 30% from its December all-time high.
—Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
For decades, conventional wisdom has dissuaded workers from discussing their salaries publicly.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 June 2025
Echoing the conventional wisdom of her day, even the novel-loving Catherine wonders whether reading novels is an essentially feminine, and therefore frivolous, pursuit.
—Adelle Waldman, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
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Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Tesla stock often moves against conventional wisdom on financial data, and remains down more than 30% from its December all-time high.
—Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
For decades, conventional wisdom has dissuaded workers from discussing their salaries publicly.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 June 2025
Echoing the conventional wisdom of her day, even the novel-loving Catherine wonders whether reading novels is an essentially feminine, and therefore frivolous, pursuit.
—Adelle Waldman, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional wisdom
Noun
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Support was also drawn across party lines, with 85% of Republicans approving of the detention facilities, compared to 15% of Democrats.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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That meant Republicans could use their 53-47 majority to pass it along party lines.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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First, generational generalizations don’t really serve anyone.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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This though neglects the importance of AGI generalization, whereby the core element is that AI of this caliber is supposed to work across all manner of domains versus specializing in a specific domain such as chess.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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The sheer number of stray cats in the U.S. makes encounters like this commonplace.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Luxury scented candles, like room sprays for that matter, have the power to elevate any moment: taking it from commonplace to utterly indulgent.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As usual, Stewart’s stunt backfired, inverting free-speech and racial stereotypes.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 July 2025
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No racist stereotypes, no demeaning facial expressions, no bowed heads, and no broken bodies from the old Hollywood.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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After a smooth recovery, Aubergine is back to his daily routine and being closely monitored.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
19 July 2025
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All over the internet, people are recreating the couple’s snuggle-and-duck routine and even offering advice for how to react if nabbed in the same awkward position.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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