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
Gascón’s past remarks on X — ranging from glib comments about Hitler to disses against George Floyd and diversity at the Academy Awards themselves — have put the trans actress and potential Oscar history-maker’s campaign in jeopardy.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Never risking outright political statement, Salles exemplifies the casual commitment Hollywood admires as a mirror of its own glib engagement.
—Armond White, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
My glib observations about the perils of distribution in the 2020s aside, the idea of grief as an inescapable terrorscape certainly makes emotional and intellectual sense.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2025
In the memory,Bradford is charming and glib, a proper foil for the earnest, serious Xavier.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Never risking outright political statement, Salles exemplifies the casual commitment Hollywood admires as a mirror of its own glib engagement.
—Armond White, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
My glib observations about the perils of distribution in the 2020s aside, the idea of grief as an inescapable terrorscape certainly makes emotional and intellectual sense.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2025
In the memory,Bradford is charming and glib, a proper foil for the earnest, serious Xavier.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
Adjective
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The nurse sustained a superficial wound to his cheek and was treated off of the island, officials said.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Consumers and fans connect with authenticity, not a superficial redesign.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Calumet City Elementary District 155 Board recently censured one of its members, Lamarr Miller, after learning he previously was disciplined for inappropriate behavior with students.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Identify scenarios where human oversight is essential and prevent inappropriate AI autonomy over sensitive business areas.—
Brent Dykes,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Another element she’s borrowed from Prince is a sense of casual virtuosity.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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Compensatory picks, while typically lower rounds are definitely underrated by the casual fan.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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