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

So many of the stereotypes people have about Los Angeles are shared with Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Title IX was meant to combat demeaning and exclusionary sex stereotypes.

From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026

Meet the millennial fathers who are bucking traditional stereotypes, splitting the chores, and redefining what it means to lead a modern conservative family.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

"If I'd have known this community was out there years ago, I'd have probably been kinder to myself and more accepting that I don't have to conform to any stereotypes."

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

Like Roland Hayes, Marian Anderson stood in stately opposition to these insulting stereotypes, projecting an image of accomplishment and pride.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman