cliche
Example Sentences
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It’s a cliché, sure, but for good reason: the kitchen really is the heart of the home.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
If that reads like a cliché, imagine the coolest guy in school saying it, and meaning it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The cliché of Ozu’s films being austere or even severe is debunked by his work involving children, and by remembrances of the now-aged children he directed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
"As cliché as it sounds, it's like a family. You see the stadium packed out and as a player it's what you dream of. We can't wait to get back out there."
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
“Stop thinking about Nick, stop thinking about Garrett, and definitely stop thinking about if it's a cliché to kiss on prom night.”
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
Vocabulary lists containing cliche
Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Introductory
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 2
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Reading: Literature - Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Middle School
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