variants
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 Synonyms for cliché
Adjective
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Several leaders described the pressure of being both highly visible and easily stereotyped.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025 -
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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Apart from a few childhood friends, his wife, Rosemary Hobor, knew him the longest, but shares generalizations more than revealing anecdotes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Much of his attention that evening is focused on Alma’s star doctoral student Maggie (Ayo Edebiri), who responds to his playful taunting about why her generation is so guarded by pinpointing it to the moment his generation started making sweeping generalizations about them.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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New York fairgoers eventually grew tired of this, Pirro said.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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On the Blumarine spring 2026 runway in Milan on Friday, models tapped into their inner bohemian-fairy party girl personas with charcoal eyeliner smudged around their eyes, faded hues on their lips and tired waves in their hair.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But valuing ‘people’ requires more than a broad platitude.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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When asked to divulge what gave him confidence in Volpe long term, Cashman did not point to any specifics but rather platitudes that have not mounted to much success three years into the shortstop’s career.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The story revolves around this character in ways that feel hackneyed and forced.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is actually better than some of the hackneyed rom-coms Reiner muddled through, a coming-of-age story about two kids’ pseudo-love story from grade school through middle school.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Vance and Miller spoke as if this were a truism.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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That truism apparently extends to Switch modders as well, at least in the case of Ryan Daly.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With delicacy, Khuyagaa explores the tension between seemingly contrasting themes and questions cultural tropes of femininity, beauty, and tradition, drawing deeply from her personal experience.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Many nodded their heads in agreement as people discussed the sports thriller’s tropes and themes, which included sentiments from ex-athletes and people who are spiritual.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Flush door handles are more commonplace throughout the luxury segment.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
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This deeply spiritual memorializing of Kirk has become commonplace in the past week as more evangelical Christian leaders honor Kirk as a martyr for the Christian faith.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Cliché.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clich%C3%A9. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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