formulaic

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Rosenblatt’s play, though formulaic at times, contains a twist worthy of Dahl himself, as the protagonist grows more monstrous as he digs deeper into his righteous convictions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Much of what the contenders said was "formulaic" but they did send some "important messages," according to Gowan.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Social media has become chockablock with people selling things in often formulaic ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“The Housemaid” is far from the formulaic thriller its trailers and general synopsis suggest.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

A sly twist on the formulaic reporting and ponderous tone of conventional obituaries.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker