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an idea or expression that has been used by many people
"blondes have more fun" is a silly platitude
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Recent Examples of platitudes
This narrative represents Millennial Hollywood at its most opportunistic, trading social-justice platitudes for bloodlust.
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Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
Third, your motivation is assumed as seeking ego-boosting platitudes and simply is intended to stoke your self-image.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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
This isn’t just about platitudes between leaders.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Not vague platitudes or corporate-speak.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Today, vague, upbeat platitudes about future growth, delivered broadcast-style and business-wide, might turn off your best and brightest.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
There is deconstruction of the heraldic myth without the author falling prey to easy platitudes, and without the kind of too-easy subversion that risks shattering the myth entirely.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Some sent warm platitudes, others recommended movies or sent me funny TikToks.
—Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
Third, your motivation is assumed as seeking ego-boosting platitudes and simply is intended to stoke your self-image.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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
This isn’t just about platitudes between leaders.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Not vague platitudes or corporate-speak.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Today, vague, upbeat platitudes about future growth, delivered broadcast-style and business-wide, might turn off your best and brightest.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
There is deconstruction of the heraldic myth without the author falling prey to easy platitudes, and without the kind of too-easy subversion that risks shattering the myth entirely.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Some sent warm platitudes, others recommended movies or sent me funny TikToks.
—Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Platitudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platitudes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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