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
Actually, tearjerkers, as a genre, are noble, albeit with a lousy reputation and a glib name for what is essentially an empathy machine that’s eager to streamline complicated emotions.
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
In one of the night’s most intense moments, the often glib Seth Rogen took the stage to accept the late Catherine O’Hara’s award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
There’s no shortage of stylish craft here and much to enjoy in the performances, but ultimately, Rosebush Pruning is too glib to work, leaving only an acrid aftertaste.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
In our culture, right now, people are very quick to be glib, and short, and not lean on the power of language.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
In one of the night’s most intense moments, the often glib Seth Rogen took the stage to accept the late Catherine O’Hara’s award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
There’s no shortage of stylish craft here and much to enjoy in the performances, but ultimately, Rosebush Pruning is too glib to work, leaving only an acrid aftertaste.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
In our culture, right now, people are very quick to be glib, and short, and not lean on the power of language.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
Adjective
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Yes, people can actually be superficial on social media.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Seek out someone who can go beyond the superficial conversation level and discuss something meaningful.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Others, however, said naming the animal after the president was inappropriate.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Enforcement of inappropriate corner crossing will continue to be difficult for FWP, but Callaghan notes that enforcement is only one part of the relationship balance that FWP Director Clark noted between private property rights and public-access rights.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Just beyond the front desk, a fire roars behind a massive stone hearth, and a live piano plays in the heart of the resort, the lobby lounge (dubbed the Living Room), a choice spot for lunch, casual meetings, or pre-dinner drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Goodman, with her friendly, approachable writing style, demystified what had previously been a wonky, mathematical discipline, allowing even casual readers to feel a newfound connection with the tides of the universe.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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