GENERALIZED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

generalized

adjective

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Recent Examples of generalized Affected babies may show symptoms including constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelid, sluggish pupils, low muscle tone, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak or altered crying, difficulty breathing, and generalized weakness. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 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 The robot utilizes FieldAI’s Foundation Field Models (FFMs), which serve as a generalized autonomy layer capable of operating across different environments. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for generalized

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Mentioning a favorite weekend routine can tell others more than a collection of generic interests.

— Matthew Kayser Updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
My recent research showed that choosing the right-size models for specific tasks—instead of the biggest, most generic models out there—can reduce the quantity of energy needed by a factor of 33.

— Sasha Luccioni, Time, 3 July 2026

Definition of generic

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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
While unions secured general salary increases last year to offset the salary reductions associated with the leave program, the agreements did not include similar increases in July 2026.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

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While water bottle preferences are deeply personal, packing one is a universal essential.

— Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Advocates have also credited her work as helping build momentum for Minnesota’s universal school meals program, signed into law in 2023.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

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