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stereotype

[ster-ee-uh-tahyp, steer-] / ˈstɛr i əˌtaɪp, ˈstɪər- /




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The roughly 3,000-person community belies South Dakota’s flat-plains stereotype, feeling closer to a western ski village than a Midwestern farm town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The findings build on Levy’s stereotype embodiment theory.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

And while it could be easy to write Maddy off as the exact stereotype Levinson wanted to steer Demie away from, the reality was more complex.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He was living a very different life to the stereotype of a footballer - Whiteman didn't play golf and would ride his bike or get the train to training.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Manny goes on: “I know that’s a stereotype or whatever, but I've literally never experienced anything else. My folks are all excited about me going to Morehouse next year, but I'm nervous as hell.”

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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