platitude
noun
plat·i·tude
ˈpla-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
1
: the quality or state of being dull or insipid
2
: a banal, trite, or stale remark
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Examples of platitude in a Sentence
His speech was filled with familiar platitudes about the value of hard work and dedication.
“blondes have more fun” is a silly platitude
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The Oura Gen 3 has more features on paper, but Samsung could keep up if its AI offers truly helpful insights instead of generic platitudes.
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PCMAG, 10 July 2024
Offering platitudes and polling estimates, the plethora of calls have come in place of direct communication from Biden himself or his long term inner circle – a situation that has caused even more anxiety, top donors tell us.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 July 2024
And the pronouncements of grand ayatollahs are typically filled with religious invocations and platitudes, whereas Haeri’s was implicitly critical of Sadr.
—Mohamad Bazzi, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2022
At a time when our country is more divided than ever, and when commencement speeches can seem like simple platitudes, Daniels’ advice rings true.
—Lynne Agress, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024
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PCMAG, 10 July 2024
Offering platitudes and polling estimates, the plethora of calls have come in place of direct communication from Biden himself or his long term inner circle – a situation that has caused even more anxiety, top donors tell us.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 July 2024
And the pronouncements of grand ayatollahs are typically filled with religious invocations and platitudes, whereas Haeri’s was implicitly critical of Sadr.
—Mohamad Bazzi, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2022
At a time when our country is more divided than ever, and when commencement speeches can seem like simple platitudes, Daniels’ advice rings true.
—Lynne Agress, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024
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“Platitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platitude. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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platitude
noun
plat·i·tude
ˈplat-ə-ˌt(y)üd
1
: the quality or state of being dull or not stimulating
2
: an obvious, stale, or shallow remark
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