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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Tracy Brower, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Overlooking a dozen little blemishes is much easier when the final piece captivates the imagination, a truism that applies quite well to the new dress-up game Infinity Nikki.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
These challenges underpin the truism that while AI can transform finance, the potential will be realized only with more than just technological investment.
—Erum Manzoor, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The motivation behind the truisms is to create a workplace that employees want to go to — without a back-to-office mandate.
—Anna Butler, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Truism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truism. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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truism
noun
tru·ism
ˈtrü-ˌiz-əm
: an obvious truth
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