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clichéd

[klee-sheyd, kli-] / kliˈʃeɪd, klɪ- /


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Some critics have called Your Fault: London clichéd, unnecessary and "fanfiction-like" - Variety said the first film in the trilogy was "a trashy gimmick" and a "tasteless" adaptation of "tawdry teen literature".

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

The show has received criticism for its idealised and clichéd view of Paris from some quarters, however, with critics suggesting it presents a theme park version of Paris.

From BBC May 21, 2026

The Morelli sibs’ involvement gets more and more fruitlessly complicated, though Messrs. Ivanir and Kuzum get to stretch beyond what at first seem clichéd roles.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 2026

And yes, you best believe he is not singing any pop genre that an NYU sophomore would like, but instead treacly worship music with painfully clichéd lyrics.

From Salon Jan. 12, 2026

“At the risk of sounding clichéd, I’ve been expecting you.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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