generalities

Example Sentences

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"Nothing like this has ever happened to me, and in these kinds of important matters, it's important to speak very clearly and not to speak in generalities," France forward Mbappe said.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

To deal in sweeping generalities a moment, the Palisade is significantly more comfortable, more spoiling and more generous than the Grand Highlander Hybrid, for about the same money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Trafficking in generalities rarely leads to universal truth.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

By contrast, if someone hasn't actually stayed at, say, the hotel they are reviewing, or didn't dine at the restaurant they are writing about, they'll use abstract generalities loosely related to the experience.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024

For particulars, as every one knows, make for virtue and happiness; generalities are intellectually necessary evils.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley