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also cliche
as in stereotyped
used or heard so often as to be dull
a cliché tale of lust and betrayal among the fabulously rich
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variants
also cliche
as in generalization
an idea or expression that has been used by many people
try to write a love story without resorting to well-worn clichés
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Recent Examples of cliché
Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
All while staying far, far away from the tropes and cliches associated with your typical medical drama.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
His candor bucks convention, running against the constant cliches or coachspeak from his counterparts.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
During his two-minute tribute, Dr. Robby — who’s suffering from acute existential exhaustion on top of the day’s extra-fine grind — falls back on a handful of cliches.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
The song, the first disco hit and an indelible gay anthem, here feels like a pandering cliche.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
However, and forgive the cliche, but GenAI tools are evolving so fast that what got your organization here won’t get it there.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Although spring training is the time for even the most downtrodden of teams to speak optimistically, the way that the Angels talk about Fasano goes beyond the normal cliches.
—Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2025
Because of that opposite cliche: Spring evaluations are really hard.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
The old cliche about a blind squirrel seems apropos for this group.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
All while staying far, far away from the tropes and cliches associated with your typical medical drama.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
His candor bucks convention, running against the constant cliches or coachspeak from his counterparts.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
During his two-minute tribute, Dr. Robby — who’s suffering from acute existential exhaustion on top of the day’s extra-fine grind — falls back on a handful of cliches.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
The song, the first disco hit and an indelible gay anthem, here feels like a pandering cliche.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
However, and forgive the cliche, but GenAI tools are evolving so fast that what got your organization here won’t get it there.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Although spring training is the time for even the most downtrodden of teams to speak optimistically, the way that the Angels talk about Fasano goes beyond the normal cliches.
—Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2025
Because of that opposite cliche: Spring evaluations are really hard.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliché
Adjective
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Their negative stereotyped reputation seems to follow them like ageism follows older employees or sexism follows female employees.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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At the time, Latinos were often cast in stereotyped roles with heavy accents and largely denied the opportunity to direct features.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The war defies generalization and does not fit into easy categories.—
ANTONY BEEVOR,
Foreign Affairs,
7 May 2025
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Comparison between palm trees and hardwood trees Comparison concerns only generalizations.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some victims are already tired of fighting this fight.—
Ashley Belanger – May 19,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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At the end of the tour, people were tired, so most people ended up returning to the hotel and getting lunch afterwards.—
Janet B. Carson,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
Noun
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When any Democratic politician, including Gov. JB Pritzker, dares to stand up to extreme Republican rhetoric with any language beyond polite pablum and pious platitudes, pundits tell Democrats to lower the volume, cut the contempt and be nice.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Retreats have this effect on a person, bring out in you the worst platitudes.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Yet these hackneyed qualities are minor aspects of a production that otherwise can be eye-opening and newly invigorating.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2025
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Its baleful guitar and hackneyed vocals make the average doubts shared by everyone who has ever been in love seem generic.—
Will Dukes,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Democrats who look to California for inspiration would do well to keep that simple truism in mind.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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All the players corroborate a truism: Politics attracts deformed personalities featuring an insatiable lust of power for the sake of power to fuel self-esteem.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Paul Feig explains Blake Lively 'curveball' in 'Another Simple Favor' 'Heart Eyes' The horror rom-com juggles the many tropes of both its genres, but this gory slasher romp also boasts an impressive mean streak, entertaining leads and an excellent hook.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Craig is self-reflective while being appropriately reverent to the tropes of the genre.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Attacks like this are commonplace in today’s digital world, where efficiency-seeking employees can spin up new SaaS applications with push-button ease.—
Ofer Klein,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won February’s election, but failed to pick up enough seats to govern outright – an outcome that is commonplace in Germany’s diverse political environment.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cliché.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clich%C3%A9. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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