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
As Rhaenyra understands, that would be too easy, too glib.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024
That’s a little glib, but Dorit caring so deeply about her designer plane pajamas is shallow.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2024
Constellation Brands, Pernod Ricard, and LVMH have all reported a slump in consumer demand for scotch whisky, Cognac, bourbon, and other spirits, a marked reversal from the boom times during the height of the pandemic (as glib as that might sound, sales skyrocketed when people were staying home).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
Shallow people focus instead on style, and on the glib talk of the snake oil salesman.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024
That’s a little glib, but Dorit caring so deeply about her designer plane pajamas is shallow.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2024
Constellation Brands, Pernod Ricard, and LVMH have all reported a slump in consumer demand for scotch whisky, Cognac, bourbon, and other spirits, a marked reversal from the boom times during the height of the pandemic (as glib as that might sound, sales skyrocketed when people were staying home).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
Shallow people focus instead on style, and on the glib talk of the snake oil salesman.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
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Beyond Surface Solutions Many companies default to superficial fixes: elaborate office perks that go unused, engagement surveys that collect dust with no follow-up action, values statements that ring hollow, town halls where few speak up and cultural initiatives that feel forced.Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Powerhouse Pluto pushes Venus to go deep, shedding superficial facades in our connections and confronting what’s truly meaningful.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Billboard is apologizing after posting an inappropriate video of pop star Taylor Swift.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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The general etiquette missteps while attending an event are not RSVP, not being punctual, not bringing a gift, not making a good impression, inappropriate dress code, not knowing when to leave, not sending a thank you card.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Teams that work through difficulties together, openly addressing conflicts and solving problems collaboratively, build deeper bonds than those who only interact in casual settings. 2.Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Before dinner was served, the couple, who got engaged just weeks ago, tied the knot in a casual, intimate ceremony.Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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