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 a result, a conclusion that seems like it’s supposed to be shocking lands as a glib, abrupt cop-out.
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Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
There, by his bedside, her glib ethos of attachment gives way to something more tender.
—Alexandra Tanner, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Not waste time on glib and self-flattering diversions.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
The Hulu comedy Deli Boys opens with a glib take on the American dream.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
There, by his bedside, her glib ethos of attachment gives way to something more tender.
—Alexandra Tanner, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Not waste time on glib and self-flattering diversions.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
The Hulu comedy Deli Boys opens with a glib take on the American dream.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glib
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
Adjective
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Full look: Burberry; socks: stylist’s own Gorka Postigo The phenomenon of celebrities speaking out about current events can sometimes feel superficial, but Ramsey is quick to affirm the opposite of Pascal.—
Peyton Dix,
Them.,
27 May 2025
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Some journalists refused to use AI for anything more than superficial interview transcription, while others use it broadly, to edit text, answer research questions, summarize large bodies of science text, or search massive troves of data for salient bits of information.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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But lingering beneath the surface of his success, Favre had a pattern of inappropriate behavior off the field, including a high-profile tabloid scandal that erupted in 2010, and most recently, the largest case of public fraud in Mississippi’s history.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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As the rebel Jen (Michelle Williams) comes to town, and Pacey (Joshua Jackson) carries on an inappropriate relationship with his teacher, that turns out to be the case. 23.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Reviewers raved about its flattering fit and versatile styling—wear the pieces together with gold accessories, or mix in basics like a white tee or denim jacket for more casual looks.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Meetings become hyper-efficient, emails are brief, and the casual chatter that once filled in the gaps disappears.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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