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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
On campus, Landow’s impact has gone beyond the bigger, stronger, faster cliches attached to most strength coaches.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
For Butler and the Heat the relationship has devolved to the seeming point of cliche.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
On campus, Landow’s impact has gone beyond the bigger, stronger, faster cliches attached to most strength coaches.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliché
Adjective
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Tragedies can be examined by those outside of its sphere of destruction, but the groundswell of feeling from Mexican viewers and critics is that there was little or no care taken to understand the cultural grief beyond stereotyped spectacle.—
Lucy Ford,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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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
Adjective
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The upstairs restaurant serves Italian classics with a twist, as well as couscous and dishes prepared in a wok, which can be a nice change for those tired of pizza and pasta.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some women combat veterans and military experts say Hegseth's likely rise to Trump's cabinet has left them frustrated and exhausted and has revived tired, sexist arguments against their service.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pat Riley or the Heat can soften their stance with platitudes going forward, but the only response that would resonate would be an extension, or agreement to work out a new deal in the offseason.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2025
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The best leadership books for women tackle the complexities of professional advancement head-on, moving past platitudes to deliver concrete strategies for specific challenges.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes,
28 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Good news is bad news for investors, as the hackneyed phrase goes.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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This has been a truism around the Bulls since the organization drafted him in 2020.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Choi is familiar with these tropes as he’s appeared in so many dramas.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Running is a sport packed full of lessons and motivational tropes.—
Kieran Alger,
WIRED,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This might seem commonplace now—Wanda Sykes and Drew Barrymore have both done this—but in the 1990s, this was unusual, so Alex tries to pass it off as a heart attack.—
Jennifer Vineyard,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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But all of that risks coming at the cost of further warming the planet, which environmental scientists believe contributes to hurricanes, wildfires, and many of the other natural disasters that have become increasingly commonplace in recent years.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Cliché.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clich%C3%A9. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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