platitude
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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
"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
With that, the author lets him skate, onto the next platitude.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2024
One likes to think there’s something in it, that old platitude amor vincit omnia.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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