conventional wisdom

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"But our observations suggest it is surrounded by a relatively thick blanket of gas, upending conventional wisdom about ultra-short-period planets."

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Live theater in theme parks can feel like a moving target, as conventional wisdom often argues that today’s smartphone-addled guests are after thrills and more attention-grabbing, interactive experiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The conventional wisdom holds that presidents and the incumbent party will be punished at the polls because of the economy, particularly in midterm elections.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

“The conventional wisdom is that there isn’t support for that.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

An expert must be bold if he hopes to alchemize his homespun theory into conventional wisdom.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt