overused term

Example Sentences

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“Creative” is an overused term, too flattened by overuse, too non-descriptive to label skaters’ movements.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2023

“It’s an overused term - that he was a dedicated public servant - but that really was Roy,” Tanner said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2023

“Supergroup” is an overused term, hastily applied to any group comprised of musicians who have also previously been musicians.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2020

At last, the overused term “Orwellian” will be accurate.

From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2017

“Deconstructionist” is an overused term in criticism, but it fits in this case.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2016