platitude

Example Sentences

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As the platitude goes, the cost of community is convenience.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Its wheels’ gold rims, capped with smiley faces, are emblazoned with the platitude “Where Dreams Are Made,” while the whole thing is ornamented with piped-icing filigree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

It is easy to deprecate the single phrase inscribed atop the entrance to our courthouse by conceptualizing it as a mere platitude.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2025

"Its platitude and platitude from the minister – 'we're going to improve the borders, sort out a fair price for you from the supermarkets'," he said, speaking to the BBC after the confrontation.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

One likes to think there’s something in it, that old platitude amor vincit omnia.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt