superficial
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She said he seemed to be in quite good condition, aside from some superficial scrapes.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Her intervention brought renewed focus to the first couple’s friendship with Epstein, which Trump described as superficial and noted that “overlapping in social circles is common in New York City and Palm Beach.”
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
But “Alpha” rarely transcends its intellectual trappings or superficial themes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Connections can seem superficial in large groups, but it really depends on how you define closeness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
He’s known to be quiet and refined, and he seemed, from our superficial acquaintance with him, to be nice.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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