SUPERFICIALITY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

superficiality

noun

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as in shallowness

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Recent Examples of superficiality While Dorothy is flattered by the attention from a successful writer, her roommates, Blanche Devereaux (Rue McLanahan) and Rose Nylund (Betty White), are turned off by Barbara's arrogance and superficiality. —

Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Let go of your superficiality and lingering worries when the full moon in Sagittarius peaks a few days later. —

Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025 What now? Read the full Cancer Daily Horoscope Leo (July 23 - August 22) Sick of superficialities? —

Usa Today, USA Today, 12 May 2025 Before long, the two become friends, moving beyond the silly superficialities of their business deal and helping each other realize some deeper truths. —

Noel Murray, New York Times, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for superficiality

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Noun

The shallowness of Alter’s pockets will become more painfully exposed by the new collective bargaining agreement, which will exacerbate the spending required simply to field a roster.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Turner manages to put across this supreme shallowness with total sincerity.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026