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stereotypical

[ster-ee-uh-tip-i-kuhl, steer-] / ˌstɛr i əˈtɪp ɪ kəl, ˌstɪər- /


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Not only were the images ageist and stereotypical, but they also got a key fact about entrepreneurship wrong: Older business creators are more successful than younger ones, research shows.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

The gender split also defies the stereotypical image of the young male gamer.

From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026

But this is a flat, stereotypical picture of the country’s political and social life.

From Salon ● May 12, 2026

He has retained the stereotypical Midwestern qualities of humility and consistency, fitting in well with veteran Phillies stars Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026

“But I’m tired of fighting. I tried to step out of the stereotypical good Indian girl mold—with Phil, my movies, New York—and now my whole life is a dumpster fire. So what’s the point?”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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