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preconceived

[pree-kuhn-seevd] / ˌpri kənˈsivd /




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Delevingne said she has used humour and being self-deprecating in the past but had to learn to take herself more seriously when it came to music, knowing that people will have preconceived ideas about her.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

Conversely, critics have been the ones quick to deem the film mere sensationalism, seemingly clinging to preconceived notions about how certain themes should be talked about within the medium.

From Salon Apr. 9, 2026

For example, when it comes to Gilead, she’s got these very strong, preconceived ideas of who these people are.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2026

Generally, he did not prepare before starting a project, wanting to go in without preconceived ideas and using the shoot as his research.

From Barron's Feb. 16, 2026

Conventional advertisers have preconceived ideas about what makes an advertisement work: humor, splashy graphics, a celebrity endorser.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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