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stereotypical

[ ster-ee-uh-tip-i-kuhl, steer- ]

adjective

  1. portraying a simplified and standardized conception or image, often one that is construed as derogatory:

    She is frustrated by the shallow and stereotypical roles that she is offered as an Asian actor.

    The stereotypical environmentalist is a white dude wearing sandals and tie-dye.



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At the time, an unnamed Democrat explained to Axios that the party was acting with stereotypical fear of a hypothetical conservative reaction and pre-emptively giving in.

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He’s also been transformed into a stereotypical, lightsaber-brandishing nerd with a wardrobe of wacky T-shirts.

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In fact, the vast majority of new cases involve children without the intellectual disabilities often associated with stereotypical autistic behavior, such as sensitivities to touch and an absence of verbal skills.

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And in an episode dedicated to Astoria — a nice change of view — a stereotypical housewife from a TV coffee commercial materializes in her living room.

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"Not everyone has the normal kind of stereotypical family, and those with adverse backgrounds are what make their families unique and their experiences unique."

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