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platitudes

/ˈplætɪˌtuːdz/ noun · British & US
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What does platitudes mean?

noun

Overused or trite expressions used to convey a general truth or feeling, often without much thought or originality. A phrase or expression that is used repeatedly and becomes clichéd.

Example

"The politician's speech was filled with platitudes about unity and progress, but lacked any real substance."

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