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

Jennifer Siebel Newsom signaled she wanted to break down gender stereotypes by taking on the title “first partner” rather than “first lady,” but this could open her up to criticism too.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

Such programs help tackle loneliness, stereotypes and ageism.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

Siebel Newsom is a documentary filmmaker and founder of The Representation Project, an advocacy group that uses film to challenge gender stereotypes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

MMA breaks down gender stereotypes every time a woman steps into the octagon.

From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2026

Bobby had been brought up to believe that everyone should be treated according to his actions and his character, not according to stereotypes.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown