platitude

Example Sentences

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As the platitude goes, the cost of community is convenience.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Its wheels’ gold rims, capped with smiley faces, are emblazoned with the platitude “Where Dreams Are Made,” while the whole thing is ornamented with piped-icing filigree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

"Its platitude and platitude from the minister – 'we're going to improve the borders, sort out a fair price for you from the supermarkets'," he said, speaking to the BBC after the confrontation.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

To remain true to our most authentic selves, a lesson which, although a cliche platitude of sorts, is something I think we could all benefit from.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2023

Pearl waited for a parental platitude to follow: Life isn’t fair, or Fair doesn’t always mean right.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng