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common knowledge

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noun

  1. something widely or generally known

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“It’s another piece of the puzzle that tells you the AI theme is common knowledge and thus it’s hard to understand how there could be alpha remaining in something like long Nvidia.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

As it turned out, the beehive ban was not common knowledge, even to the beekeepers association, said its president, Cheryl Koeller, in an email.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

If it’s common knowledge that horizontal stripes aren’t flattering for a person’s figure, why are they everywhere?

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2025

“It needs to be common knowledge what the consequences of these actions will be, even for people who think they aren’t going to be impacted,” Love said.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2025

More rashly, I announced my intention—told friends and neighbors, confidently informed my publisher, made it common knowledge among those who knew me.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson