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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Our shock and dismay comes not from political differences — but from their lack of knowledge beyond superficialities.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
It’s been variously associated with phone addiction, disinformation, and zombie-like hyper-superficiality.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025
Accusations of superficiality run rampant.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
These findings show that dissatisfaction on dating apps reflects a systemic issue where superficiality and inflated expectations dominate the online dating landscape.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
It’s been variously associated with phone addiction, disinformation, and zombie-like hyper-superficiality.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2025
Accusations of superficiality run rampant.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
These findings show that dissatisfaction on dating apps reflects a systemic issue where superficiality and inflated expectations dominate the online dating landscape.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Superficiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superficiality. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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