as in cliche
an idea or expression that has been used by many people
"blondes have more fun" is a silly platitude
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Recent Examples of platitude
Too often people send graduates out into the world with platitudes and lofty thoughts.
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Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Starting with fawning platitudes, the relationship between the world's richest man and the world's most powerful man has come to an acrimonious end.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Wilson delivered platitudes and cliches at the podium, but ultimately so far, the offense’s play has not been anywhere close to good enough in the open practices thus far.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
Although, it must be said, this platitude declines rapidly into dark repetition, a burst of vigilance searching for release.
—Jonathon Sturgeon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Harry Kraemer, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Starting with fawning platitudes, the relationship between the world's richest man and the world's most powerful man has come to an acrimonious end.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Wilson delivered platitudes and cliches at the podium, but ultimately so far, the offense’s play has not been anywhere close to good enough in the open practices thus far.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
Although, it must be said, this platitude declines rapidly into dark repetition, a burst of vigilance searching for release.
—Jonathon Sturgeon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platitude
Noun
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And in a twist on the typical movie cliches, guess who plays the ditzy character this time?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 July 2025
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Bana embodies Kyle’s suffocating cliches with endearing commitment, his gravelly voice, gentle countenance, and steadfast capability combining to form a recognizable portrait of pride and suffering.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Practice creating and communicating narratives that balance today’s truisms with tomorrow’s opportunities.—
Camille Nicita,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Comments Lovers of Little Women must always face some truisms — Beth will die; Jo will reject Laurie and choose the professor.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
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In response to these criticisms, colleges and universities have offered bromides – i.e., vague ideas intended to placate, not Bromo-Seltzer which is no longer available at CVS – about building industry or employer partnerships.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The same rule applies for hearing bromides about chasing dreams and believing in yourself.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Platitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platitude. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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