superficiality
noun
su·per·fi·ci·al·i·ty
ˌsü-pər-ˌfi-shē-ˈa-lə-tē 
plural superficialities
1
: the quality or state of being superficial
2
: something superficial
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The song contrasts authentic love with the superficiality often found in relationships, urging the listener to let their guard down and accept something pure.
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
Trump’s superficialities at times led Stan back to the deeper character.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Scenic and props designer Duane McGregor has created a mostly white bare stage, filled with empty picture frames, a commentary on the superficiality and subjectivity of art when it’s viewed from different perspectives.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Understandably, then, there’s a fine line between respecting your preferences and veering into unhealthy superficiality.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Feb. 2025
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
Trump’s superficialities at times led Stan back to the deeper character.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Scenic and props designer Duane McGregor has created a mostly white bare stage, filled with empty picture frames, a commentary on the superficiality and subjectivity of art when it’s viewed from different perspectives.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Understandably, then, there’s a fine line between respecting your preferences and veering into unhealthy superficiality.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for superficiality
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“Superficiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superficiality. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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