as in superficial
said or done in a way that lacks thought or is not sincere
The teen's glib remarks showed that she didn't care much about soccer. The presentation was criticized for its glib portrayal of a highly complex problem.
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Recent Examples of glib
Holden Caulfield responded to the ennui and existential despair of the Cold War by sinking into depression and glib cynicism; Vera reacts to our era’s deadly division with fits of perfectionism, striving to mend all conflicts everywhere.
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Book Marks
july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
To many, Newsom also comes across as slick and glib rather than sincere, someone who bends reality to portray California and himself as leaders to be emulated.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
The Eagles will never be as glib, if this takes place.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Benicio del Toro, alternately glowering and glib, stars as Anatole (Zsa-zsa) Korda, an Onassis-like figure of uninhibited ruthlessness.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
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Book Marks
july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
To many, Newsom also comes across as slick and glib rather than sincere, someone who bends reality to portray California and himself as leaders to be emulated.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
The Eagles will never be as glib, if this takes place.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Benicio del Toro, alternately glowering and glib, stars as Anatole (Zsa-zsa) Korda, an Onassis-like figure of uninhibited ruthlessness.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
Adjective
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Strong applications are not built on superficial prestige or last-minute resume padding.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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See, this is the problem with our superficial Instagram culture.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some of my friends were pressured to send inappropriate pictures, contacted by strangers, and exposed to content way beyond our age.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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Businesses/nominees cannot obtain votes by any fraudulent or inappropriate means.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Streaming platforms have blurred the line between prestige drama and casual binge.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ranging in sizes 4 Petite to 24 Plus, this casual yet classy dress features button cuff sleeves, a flattering tie closure, and over a dozen colors to choose from.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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