trite

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Trite little verbal tidbits repeated by parents, grandparents, mentors and coaches burrow into your psyche and weave their way into an entire philosophy on how to live life.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Trite, for sure, but let’s roll it out again, because clinging to the pride generated by those Super Bowl trophies from a generation ago feels better than dealing with the present.

From Washington Post • Sep. 17, 2018

Trite, over-used simple metaphors dominate broadcasts in language so monotonous that the "mute" button becomes the sports' fan's best friend.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2018

Trite as it is to say that memory always reminds me to try to not be too hard on footballers as they are real people with real families who care about them.”

From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2015

Trite as they may appear, it is surprising how little even many persons who have travelled are alive to such distinctions.

From Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. by Forester, Thomas