stereotype

Example Sentences

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Then she herself became an icon: a beautiful, liberated, modern woman who refused to conform to outdated stereotypes.

From BBC

To avert any awkwardness that could come with gifting other people’s castoffs, Elizabeth Rooney tries to address stereotypes friends might have about the items.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first “Zootopia” was not notable just for funny talking animals but also the fact that the funny animals were talking about bigotry and stereotyping.

From Los Angeles Times

“At the time,” Nacua posted on Instagram, “I had no idea this act was antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people.”

From Los Angeles Times

This fuels a stream of circular debates about whether the various “generations” fit their associated stereotypes, which does not advance public understanding.

From Salon