superficiality
noun
su·per·fi·ci·al·i·ty
ˌsü-pər-ˌfi-shē-ˈa-lə-tē 
plural superficialities
1
: the quality or state of being superficial
2
: something superficial
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The Moral Hacker’s quiet confidence and steadfast integrity stand out in a world dominated by noise and superficiality.
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Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Everything from her enigmatic persona to her underlying strength reflects this Water sign’s ability to cut through superficialities and get to the heart of things.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Grande matched her co-star’s vocal prowess, but her numbers tend to reflect her character’s superficiality.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Scorpios aren’t interested in superficiality; on the contrary, their urge to merge with another mind, body and soul is strong.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Everything from her enigmatic persona to her underlying strength reflects this Water sign’s ability to cut through superficialities and get to the heart of things.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Grande matched her co-star’s vocal prowess, but her numbers tend to reflect her character’s superficiality.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Scorpios aren’t interested in superficiality; on the contrary, their urge to merge with another mind, body and soul is strong.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Superficiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superficiality. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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