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
Not waste time on glib and self-flattering diversions.
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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
But the confidence and craftsmanship invested in Crash are, ultimately, the problem, because the infuriatingly contrived screenplay and hushed seriousness conspire to produce a risible portrait of complex social issues reduced to glib plot points.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Such a tried-and-true answer as tutoring may seem glib in the face of so many compounding challenges.
—Thomas Howell, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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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
But the confidence and craftsmanship invested in Crash are, ultimately, the problem, because the infuriatingly contrived screenplay and hushed seriousness conspire to produce a risible portrait of complex social issues reduced to glib plot points.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Such a tried-and-true answer as tutoring may seem glib in the face of so many compounding challenges.
—Thomas Howell, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
Adjective
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Make two superficial cross-shaped incisions on the bottom of the tomato.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Today’s discerning travelers prioritize cultural depth, architectural storytelling, and a sense of place over superficial opulence.—
Paul Jebara,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s as the league continues its investigation of longtime Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who was accused of inappropriate behavior by 16 massage therapists as part of an investigation by The Baltimore Banner.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Herro was asked this as well: Is the type of the comment that Garland made inappropriate for a player to say about another player?—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The assault is alleged to have taken place in June at 2 Sisters 4 Brothers Restaurant and Lounge, a casual eatery and dance venue in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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With the casual straight leg and cropped legs, Oprah’s pair is so spring-coded.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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