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glibness

noun

Definition of glibness

as in smoothness

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Recent Examples of glibness Advertisement Still, Trump’s apparent glibness comes as the Republican Party faces what could be challenging midterm elections, as the economy and affordability remain top concerns for voters. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 June 2026

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Noun

Publix Cream Cheese This brand of cream cheese got lots of love for its smoothness and creaminess.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
This will reveal how customers feel about your brand, their preferred communication methods and the smoothness of their customer experience.

— Natalie Ruiz, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of smoothness

Noun

Still, an air of artificiality and sometimes theatricality does pervade his talky, often didactic scenes, which actually plays to the benefit of the performances — especially from Huston.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
And anyone who has read even a little of Cusk’s previous work will recognize that these concerns map suspiciously closely to Cusk’s own preoccupations with artificiality.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of artificiality

Noun

That these sort of games, with their duplicity, hypocrisies and teary moments of tenderness, are popular is beyond question, and that is certainly how viewers are invited to watch.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
David Sacks, former tech investor and White House AI and crypto czar, has an excellent counterpoint that could explain the apparent duplicity of Dario's manifesto.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of duplicity

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Common concerns tend to be acne, post-acne marks, oiliness and keeping hair and nails healthy.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026
Common concerns in this decade tend to include acne, post-acne marks, oiliness and keeping hair and nails healthy.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of oiliness

Noun

With rare exceptions, EV sound is little more than an affectation.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
Robinhood's banking product arrived with private-bank affectations, estate planning, event access, cash to the door, priced at $5 a month inside a bundle a 30-year-old already pays for.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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