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
One side effect of the vibe shift is that the media establishment has started to accept that there is, in fact, such a thing as a Silicon Valley intellectual—not the glib, blustery dudes who post every thought that enters their brains but people who prefer to post at length and on the margins.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
Whether or not Trump ever had a Citizen Kane poster hanging in his apartment — as last year’s glib The Apprentice biopic suggests — one thing’s clear: ...
—Giancarlo Sopo, National Review, 8 May 2025
Its production pedigree and glib roasting of materialism through the magic-using preppy Kaz set it apart from the majority of animated and live-action series alike.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
The circuit’s emergence split the men’s game and left the Australian golfer widely derided as a glib, greedy apologist for Saudi Arabia and its human rights abuses.
—Alan Blinder, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
Whether or not Trump ever had a Citizen Kane poster hanging in his apartment — as last year’s glib The Apprentice biopic suggests — one thing’s clear: ...
—Giancarlo Sopo, National Review, 8 May 2025
Its production pedigree and glib roasting of materialism through the magic-using preppy Kaz set it apart from the majority of animated and live-action series alike.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
The circuit’s emergence split the men’s game and left the Australian golfer widely derided as a glib, greedy apologist for Saudi Arabia and its human rights abuses.
—Alan Blinder, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
Adjective
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The aesthetic industry, once seen as superficial, is evolving into a crucial branch of the broader longevity movement.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Those families tend to be all alike, regardless of the superficial differences among them.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Satisfied that there may have indeed been inappropriate action on the part of the veteran Karate Kid actor, Sony addressed Kove directly.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Still, Hinge, as part of Match Group, is using AI for coaching features that help users improve their profile, choose better photos, and filter inappropriate messages before they’re sent.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Even casual users should take a moment to review their settings and chat history to make sure personal details aren’t being shared without their knowledge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The kitchen is bright and inviting, with a balcony that opens to the backyard and plenty of space for casual meals or entertaining.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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