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
Kennedy is incisive and darkly funny without ever being glib.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
In a platform environment where algorithms push content toward glib homogeneity, questions of authorship are decidedly fraught.
—Brooke Erin Duffy, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
This is not, contra his critics, a glib appropriation of a Jewish artist’s work in the service of an anti-Israel message.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
Plenty of classical musicians have the kind of technical virtuosity that’s simultaneously impressive and glib; expressive virtuosity like Dueñas’s, the ability to guide a piece through a complex emotional landscape without losing narrative coherence — that is infinitely rarer.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
In a platform environment where algorithms push content toward glib homogeneity, questions of authorship are decidedly fraught.
—Brooke Erin Duffy, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
This is not, contra his critics, a glib appropriation of a Jewish artist’s work in the service of an anti-Israel message.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
Plenty of classical musicians have the kind of technical virtuosity that’s simultaneously impressive and glib; expressive virtuosity like Dueñas’s, the ability to guide a piece through a complex emotional landscape without losing narrative coherence — that is infinitely rarer.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
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Dan echoed this sentiment, rejecting superficial solutions like additional meetings and emphasizing the need for meaningful work, fair pay, and flexibility.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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But if the models are doing something more superficial, then perhaps machine learning has no insights to offer linguistics.Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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In his Wednesday interview on French radio, French FM Barrot suggested that Musk's interventions in European nations' domestic politics were even more inappropriate because Musk is part of President-elect Trump's government-in-waiting.Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Teen Google Maps: New security features filter out inappropriate content for kids.JiJi Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
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Locals recommend calling the restaurant in advance to check their availability, as the ultra-cozy, casual joint fills up quickly.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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These boots are ideal for pairing with both casual and slightly dressier looks and their platform design lengthened our legs slightly.Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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