stereotypes

Part of Speech:

All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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idea held as standard, example n.
categorize as being example, standard v.

NOUN

idea held as standard, example

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pattern

STRONG

average boilerplate convention custom fashion formula institution mold

WEAK

received idea

Antonyms

WEAK

difference

VERB

categorize as being example, standard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pigeonhole

STRONG

catalogue conventionalize define dub institutionalize normalize regulate standardize systematize typecast

WEAK

methodize take to be

Antonyms

STRONG

confuse disorganize

WEAK

differentiate dissimilate

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stereotypes

The installation was meant to challenge Muslim stereotypes while making a subversive nod to the bread as a famous French symbol.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

For those concerned the game might lean into any typical Scottish stereotypes, McKellan told me he wanted it to feel "authentic and natural".

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Elsewhere representations of women cleave to gender stereotypes focusing on their roles in home and their clothing.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

“I try to break down the stereotypes and have a little fun with them and let them become a kid again.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

The museum focuses on stereotypes, prejudice, genocide, the history of intolerance.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers