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superficial

[soo-per-fish-uhl] / ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ əl /


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Remember, too, that while all this pop culture guides him, it does so per his most superficial interpretations.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Siri’s capabilities will allow it to read on-screen text in any app, but that’s superficial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

What surprised me during my treatment was how often concern about hair loss was dismissed as superficial.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The video includes photos of superficial scratches on the vehicle’s expensive leather seats and door panel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

And when Papi looks up from his food to add his two cents to the conversation, it’s like his words are a tambora adding deep wisdom to all that superficial gossip.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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