formulaic

Example Sentences

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Fruit is an absurd but also simple way to reflect the formulaic, sensationalist and stereotypical world of dating reality TV, Lupinacci said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“The Housemaid” is far from the formulaic thriller its trailers and general synopsis suggest.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

He showed us CCF documents that said the information Russia had provided was "generic and formulaic" and there had been an "inadequate explanation" of the alleged crime.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

“The Notebook” on screen injected new life into a formulaic love story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

A sly twist on the formulaic reporting and ponderous tone of conventional obituaries.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker