- present tense form of stereotype (3rd person singular).
- plural of stereotype.
stereotypes
Example Sentences
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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
The theory proposes that age-related stereotypes absorbed from society through sources such as social media and advertising can eventually become personally meaningful and have measurable biological effects.
From Science Daily ● 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
The findings, from the Entertainment Software Association's annual Essential Facts report, challenge enduring stereotypes about who plays games while underscoring the industry's recovery from a post-pandemic slowdown.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
Maybe then we can begin to fear less, to make fewer wrong assumptions, to let go of the biases and stereotypes that unnecessarily divide us.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
