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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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
So Nandor sits down with Guillermo and attempts to sympathize with him, while Colin offers empty platitudes better suited to a coffee mug.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
Related article Enron Fast Facts The site is packed with the kind of stock art and benign corporate platitudes that lend it credibility.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 2 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
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“Platitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platitude. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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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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