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an idea or expression that has been used by many people
"blondes have more fun" is a silly platitude
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Recent Examples of platitudes
Nathanson plumps the story with platitudes and moments that could lead to, well, more franchising.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
This narrative represents Millennial Hollywood at its most opportunistic, trading social-justice platitudes for bloodlust.
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
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
The best leadership books for women tackle the complexities of professional advancement head-on, moving past platitudes to deliver concrete strategies for specific challenges.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
This isn’t just about platitudes between leaders.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Not vague platitudes or corporate-speak.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Today, vague, upbeat platitudes about future growth, delivered broadcast-style and business-wide, might turn off your best and brightest.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
There is deconstruction of the heraldic myth without the author falling prey to easy platitudes, and without the kind of too-easy subversion that risks shattering the myth entirely.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
This narrative represents Millennial Hollywood at its most opportunistic, trading social-justice platitudes for bloodlust.
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
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
The best leadership books for women tackle the complexities of professional advancement head-on, moving past platitudes to deliver concrete strategies for specific challenges.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
This isn’t just about platitudes between leaders.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Not vague platitudes or corporate-speak.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Today, vague, upbeat platitudes about future growth, delivered broadcast-style and business-wide, might turn off your best and brightest.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
There is deconstruction of the heraldic myth without the author falling prey to easy platitudes, and without the kind of too-easy subversion that risks shattering the myth entirely.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Platitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platitudes. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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