plural clichés
1
: a phrase or expression that has been used so often that it is no longer original or interesting
a speech filled with clichés about "finding your way" and "keeping the faith"
2
: something that is so commonly used in books, stories, etc., that it is no longer effective
The macho cop of Hollywood movies has become a cliché.
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“Cliché.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/clich%C3%A9. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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