platitude

Nearly every line approaches platitude: “You can get lost in the blink of an eye”; “on a clear day you can see forever”; “I think one day I’ll slip away.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

I’m not here to excuse this essay or deliver some platitude about separating art from the artist.

From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026

"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

I won’t miss his countless platitudes delivered in a voice of the deepest solemnity conveying moral superiority.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

The quarterback usually speaks in emotionless platitudes during news conferences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Plenty of the Prime Minister's critics, in opposition parties and beyond, say they are tired of what they see as warm words and platitudes about antisemitism and want to see concrete action.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

This oil-and-water mix seems destined to generate stalemate, or nothing more than platitudes.

From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2026

It was one of Gregory Powell’s favorite platitudes that nothing was to be gained from excitement, so when Mike Donovan came leaping down the stairs toward him, red hair matted with perspiration, Powell frowned.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov