superficial
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Remember, too, that while all this pop culture guides him, it does so per his most superficial interpretations.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
One checks he's answering the question, one analyses whether he's being too superficial and needs prompting to go deeper, while the third checks that the respondent is not a fraud… not a robot, for example.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Despite largely negative reviews from critics who called the film superficial, audiences flocked to the uplifting take on Jackson’s early career packed with classic songs like “Bad” and “Thriller.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
The video includes photos of superficial scratches on the vehicle’s expensive leather seats and door panel.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
It’s a superficial way to write about myself.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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