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also cliche
as in stereotyped
used or heard so often as to be dull
a cliché tale of lust and betrayal among the fabulously rich
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also cliche
as in generalization
an idea or expression that has been used by many people
try to write a love story without resorting to well-worn clichés
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Recent Examples of cliché
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Of the many threadbare cliches passed down among wine lovers, the idea that white wines do not merit aging is among the most egregious.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
But beyond the cliches, what do the mental hurdles of an Open actually entail?
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
There’s a kind of a cliche that Americans are very open and Brits are very repressed.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 14 Sep. 2024
Because, ultimately, there is no success (without struggle), there is no sunshine without rain, all the cliches.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
The production’s simplicity ditched the cliches that have accumulated around the play over decades.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The trick to cultivating a distinct identity on LinkedIn is to focus on sharing your unique insights, shaped by your experiences, and ignore the cliches.
—John Marino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Parisian cliches existed before the show and will persist after it.
—Gabrielle Pedriani, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2024
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According to Nate, what makes working with Marielle satisfying isn’t just her determination to avoid the cliche, but her willingness to look for the best idea up until the last possible minute.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Of the many threadbare cliches passed down among wine lovers, the idea that white wines do not merit aging is among the most egregious.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
But beyond the cliches, what do the mental hurdles of an Open actually entail?
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
There’s a kind of a cliche that Americans are very open and Brits are very repressed.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 14 Sep. 2024
Because, ultimately, there is no success (without struggle), there is no sunshine without rain, all the cliches.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
The production’s simplicity ditched the cliches that have accumulated around the play over decades.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The trick to cultivating a distinct identity on LinkedIn is to focus on sharing your unique insights, shaped by your experiences, and ignore the cliches.
—John Marino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Parisian cliches existed before the show and will persist after it.
—Gabrielle Pedriani, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliché
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Founded by artists who grew up in Maryvale, Salcido said the purpose of Labor is to be the bridge that shows the artistic capacity and potential of Maryvale because the neighborhood is too often stereotyped, underrepresented and ignored.David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chicano artists also critically reexamined stereotyped figures, such as the pachuco and pachuca, and retold current and historic events through artworks that questioned hegemonic narratives.Mary Thomas, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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However, the problem with these generalizations is that the economy is so huge that there are variations in many places.Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
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The point of view has shifted but the temptation to speak in bulldozing generalizations—to dismiss entire populations as inherently backwards and violent—clings like a wet sock.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 June 2024
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The same tired thoughts, predictable excuses, and familiar limiting beliefs play on repeat in your mind, keeping you stuck in patterns that don't serve your growth.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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By the time Odysseus washes ashore, battered and weakened, even her son, Telemachus (Charlie Plummer), has grown tired of her indecision, hoping to move on from the limbo of waiting.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Third, your motivation is assumed as seeking ego-boosting platitudes and simply is intended to stoke your self-image.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Her tenure in the U.S. Senate was marked by support for standard-issue progressive platitudes.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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But the hackneyed drama hasn’t mustered much enthusiasm from critics or moviegoers, and was unsurprisingly overlooked in the Globes’ best drama category.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Revelations that are supposed to be moving and heartfelt feel hackneyed and clichéd, and it’s not helped by Shyamalan’s amateurish performance.Will Leitch, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
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The history of wellness suggests that the best way to defuse Kennedy’s power is not by litigating each one of his beliefs, some of which are irrefutable health truisms, but by understanding why the promise of being well has such lasting appeal.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Yet, in business, this truism is often easier said than internalized.Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The trope of the toxic drama teacher rears its head: David and Sarah’s enigmatic acting teacher, Mr. Kingsley, manipulates their emotions and desires in the name of art.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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For every scrap of unique texture, there’s a reminder that A Complete Unknown is content to indulge in the most shopworn tropes of musical biopics.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
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My prediction is that eventually, the use of a second-view approach will be commonplace for most generative AI apps.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Six games into his tenure, mistakes are commonplace.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Cliché.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clich%C3%A9. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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