conventional wisdom
noun
: the generally accepted belief, opinion, judgment, or prediction about a particular matter
Examples of conventional wisdom in a Sentence
Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.
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There was a time when conventional wisdom defined an ideal state of adulthood as one of having shed all illusions of one’s centrality.
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Kim Hew-Low, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Others in your life might be happy to offer suggestions for your grand adventure, but conventional wisdom probably isn’t your best guide at this point.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
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Kim Hew-Low, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Others in your life might be happy to offer suggestions for your grand adventure, but conventional wisdom probably isn’t your best guide at this point.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
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“Conventional wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conventional%20wisdom. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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