platitude
noun
plat·i·tude
ˈpla-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
1
: the quality or state of being dull or insipid
2
: a banal, trite, or stale remark
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Examples of platitude in a Sentence
His speech was filled with familiar platitudes about the value of hard work and dedication.
“blondes have more fun” is a silly platitude
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The senator’s boast became a platitude and provided a label for the politics of the era: the spoils system.
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TIME, 14 May 2024
The letter mingled braggadocio, grievance and therapeutic platitudes.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
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TIME, 14 May 2024
The letter mingled braggadocio, grievance and therapeutic platitudes.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for platitude
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“Platitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platitude. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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platitude
noun
plat·i·tude
ˈplat-ə-ˌt(y)üd
1
: the quality or state of being dull or not stimulating
2
: an obvious, stale, or shallow remark
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