overused term
Example Sentences
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“Tone poem” is an overused term in cinema, but the humbling “Time and Water,” graced with a playful, atmospheric Dan Deacon score, earns that distinction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
“It’s an overused term - that he was a dedicated public servant - but that really was Roy,” Tanner said.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
“Supergroup” is an overused term, hastily applied to any group comprised of musicians who have also previously been musicians.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2020
“I think there’s a direct reason for that: It’s the approachability of the whiskey. ‘Smooth’ is an overused term, but you can’t avoid it when you talk about Irish whiskey.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 7, 2018
“Deconstructionist” is an overused term in criticism, but it fits in this case.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2016
