superficial
Example Sentences
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The concern is that the superficial attractiveness of this product draws in unsuspecting homeowners who expose themselves to longer-term risks.
From MarketWatch
But modern playwrights, particularly those who see their roles as storytellers, have resisted such superficial strictures.
From Los Angeles Times
AI-generated entertainment content ultimately fails to engage audiences authentically because viewers seek human creativity and connection, which AI cannot replicate beyond superficial imitation, suggesting the problem may self-correct through consumer indifference rather than intentional resistance.
From Los Angeles Times
In just under half the cases, ultrasound scans showed absent blood flow to small blood vessels that connect superficial arteries to deep ones in the face.
From BBC
As a superficial snob who grew up with golden retrievers that deserved Pantene commercials, I had to know: Why are we so into ugly dogs now?
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.