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also cliche
as in stereotyped
used or heard so often as to be dull
a cliché tale of lust and betrayal among the fabulously rich
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also cliche
as in generalization
an idea or expression that has been used by many people
try to write a love story without resorting to well-worn clichés
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Recent Examples of cliché
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Of the many threadbare cliches passed down among wine lovers, the idea that white wines do not merit aging is among the most egregious.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
But beyond the cliches, what do the mental hurdles of an Open actually entail?
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
There’s a kind of a cliche that Americans are very open and Brits are very repressed.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 14 Sep. 2024
Because, ultimately, there is no success (without struggle), there is no sunshine without rain, all the cliches.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
The production’s simplicity ditched the cliches that have accumulated around the play over decades.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The trick to cultivating a distinct identity on LinkedIn is to focus on sharing your unique insights, shaped by your experiences, and ignore the cliches.
—John Marino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Parisian cliches existed before the show and will persist after it.
—Gabrielle Pedriani, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2024
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According to Nate, what makes working with Marielle satisfying isn’t just her determination to avoid the cliche, but her willingness to look for the best idea up until the last possible minute.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Of the many threadbare cliches passed down among wine lovers, the idea that white wines do not merit aging is among the most egregious.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
But beyond the cliches, what do the mental hurdles of an Open actually entail?
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
There’s a kind of a cliche that Americans are very open and Brits are very repressed.
—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 14 Sep. 2024
Because, ultimately, there is no success (without struggle), there is no sunshine without rain, all the cliches.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
The production’s simplicity ditched the cliches that have accumulated around the play over decades.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The trick to cultivating a distinct identity on LinkedIn is to focus on sharing your unique insights, shaped by your experiences, and ignore the cliches.
—John Marino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Parisian cliches existed before the show and will persist after it.
—Gabrielle Pedriani, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliché
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Founded by artists who grew up in Maryvale, Salcido said the purpose of Labor is to be the bridge that shows the artistic capacity and potential of Maryvale because the neighborhood is too often stereotyped, underrepresented and ignored.David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chicano artists also critically reexamined stereotyped figures, such as the pachuco and pachuca, and retold current and historic events through artworks that questioned hegemonic narratives.Mary Thomas, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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The Grateful Dead transcended any kind of generalization.Steve Baltin, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Cautious generalizations are possible here, but young Russians, just like those of any generation, clearly have a broad range of views and attitudes.Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
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In Germany in the early 1930s, many people were tired of violence, uncertainty, and a failing economy and hoped that a strong leader would heed their concerns and come up with new and effective solutions to bring better and calmer days.Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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People are tired of prescribed approaches to their work.Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Prejudices Today: Can recite political platitudes and career ambitions with ease.Alex Baia, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nathanson plumps the story with platitudes and moments that could lead to, well, more franchising.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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But the hackneyed drama hasn’t mustered much enthusiasm from critics or moviegoers, and was unsurprisingly overlooked in the Globes’ best drama category.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Revelations that are supposed to be moving and heartfelt feel hackneyed and clichéd, and it’s not helped by Shyamalan’s amateurish performance.Will Leitch, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024
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That said, there are guideposts and truisms that will give many savers a good shot at getting it right, experts said.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Against the old truism that translators have unfair leverage over others, these three novels reveal the powerlessness of the translator.Irina Dumitrescu, The Dial, 27 Nov. 2024
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Since then, Musk has tweeted dozens of times on the subject—mostly amplifying anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim tropes, which British right-wing activists have attached to the abuse scandals for many years.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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In what’s become a standard trope during such disputes, the operator went on to claim that the majority of Optimum video customers do not watch MSG programming.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Gabbard also has an open mind and the curiosity necessary to evaluate complex and, often, contradictory reports that are commonplace in the Intel World.Robert C. O'Brien, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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In ancient times, mixed combat competitions were commonplace in China.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Cliché.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clich%C3%A9. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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