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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The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Illustration: Sam Whitney; Getty Images Cybersecurity truisms have long been described in simple terms of trust: Beware email attachments from unfamiliar sources, and don't hand over credentials to a fraudulent website.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 31 May 2021
For years, past front office regimes have failed to digest this truism, always opting for first round guest spots (the equivalent of fast cash in the NBA) over patient, long-term success.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
In the world of corporate carbon accounting, this truism should not be underestimated.
—Kate Gaertner, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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truism
noun
tru·ism
ˈtrü-ˌiz-əm
: an obvious truth
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