truism
noun
tru·ism
ˈtrü-ˌi-zəm 
: an undoubted or self-evident truth
especially
: one too obvious for mention
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ended his letter with the overused truism, “You can't win them all!”
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Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Yet, in business, this truism is often easier said than internalized.
—Mark Kane, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
This isn’t just a truism—it’s backed up by psychological research.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
And another truism is that most families deal with the same disputes and dynamics—I’m sure your storyline could ring true for many households.
—Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Truism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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truism
noun
tru·ism
ˈtrü-ˌiz-əm
: an obvious truth
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