triteness
Example Sentences
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Some of those abilities—communication, critical thinking—are oft-repeated to the point of triteness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
There are versions for neoliberals, YIMBYs, conservatives, conspiracists, fans of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and people irked by the triteness of the original sign.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2021
But the conceit quickly gives way to redundancy and triteness, and we’re left trying to shake the image of Stephen Covey wearing a leather tunic with a feather in his cap.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 11, 2020
Cut to, “Family and friends!” or, “My successful polyp-removal surgery!” or some such triteness.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 24, 2019
The will to be clear often forces the poet to a triteness of wording; the terseness necessitates frequent repetition; the impulse to build up an organic ecstasy often leads to excessive length.
From ?mile Verhaeren by Zweig, Stefan
