formulaic
Example Sentences
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Still, for those who complain that movies are too pat and formulaic, “Marty Supreme” is mostly a bracing tonic—pungent, wild and weird.
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
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