- present tense form of stereotype (3rd person singular).
- plural of stereotype.
stereotypes
Example Sentences
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But in the Maghreb, it challenges stereotypes of families tending to be large.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Such programs help tackle loneliness, stereotypes and ageism.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
When Jennifer Siebel Newsom rejected the term “first lady” and decided to go by “first partner,’’ she became the first wife of a California governor to signal she wanted to break down traditional gender stereotypes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 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
He fit every stereotype of the dumb jock, all of which went to show how absolutely meaningless stereotypes can be.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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