truism
noun
tru·ism
ˈtrü-ˌi-zəm 
: an undoubted or self-evident truth
especially
: one too obvious for mention
Examples of truism in a Sentence
ended his letter with the overused truism, “You can't win them all!”
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Sure, better a Jesse than the Pacific Lumber Company, but there’s still a sentimental solipsism in Redwood, an uneasy aspect of emotional tourism smothered in a broadside of throw-pillow truisms on connection, growth, and healing.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Bitcoin’s Endgame: Quantum Computing Comes For BTC Speaking About The Importance Of Words
Here are two truisms concerning words.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The other truisms included creating a feeling that there was activity in the office and connecting workers by having sightlines of visibility throughout.
—Anna Butler, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for truism
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“Truism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truism. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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truism
noun
tru·ism
ˈtrü-ˌiz-əm
: an obvious truth
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