superficial
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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
It's worth mentioning that the rules have had some superficial positives, mainly to do with racing.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Despite largely negative reviews from critics who called the film superficial, audiences flocked to the uplifting take on Jackson’s early career packed with classic songs like “Bad” and “Thriller.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 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
What was surprising, however, was how superficial, insubstantial, and uninterested the court's two-and-a-half-page order read.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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