formulaic

Example Sentences

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So actually it’s not necessarily a recipe that’s too formulaic, as one would think.

From Los Angeles Times

The day's gone downhill, but thankfully here's a new entry in the crowded field of formulaic, schmaltzy, badly acted - and highly entertaining - festive fodder.

From BBC

In an act of defiance seldom seen within the staid and often formulaic halls of bureaucracy, the public shut down the meeting.

From Los Angeles Times

A song with a formulaic feel - sweet but without much substance or emotional weight - can be a sign of AI, says the musician and technology speaker, as well as vocals that feel breathless.

From BBC

For all its historic scope, the shutdown is a relatively easy story for the mainstream press to tell — familiar, formulaic and safe.

From Salon