generality

But that sweeping generality about serenity’s devaluation could easily apply to any culture, Hayao Miyazaki might say.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

But what level of generality is appropriate for this analysis?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

This is obviously a gross generality, but it really feels true to me that people here tend to take a more optimistic tone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025

For now, though, the generality of it all allows them to appreciate Hegseth’s vision.

From Slate ● Feb. 22, 2025

And here a generality concerning the growth of American cities, seemingly true of all of them I know.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

The majority opinion is particularly notable for refusing to accept broad generalities as sufficient historical evidence.

From Slate ● Jun. 26, 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

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

He is sometimes criticised for talking in generalities or abstractions about technology rather than specifics, but this overlooks the many detailed policy recommendations his Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has made.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2024

He may have used generalities, “What if a boy got in a fight...” to keep all the angles open until he’d investigated every single one.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss