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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

truisms

/ˈtruːɪzəmz/ noun · British & US
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What does truisms mean?

noun

A statement that is obviously true and is often repeated; a maxim. A truism is often used to illustrate a point or to make a statement seem more convincing.

Example

"The phrase 'money can't buy happiness' is a truism that has been repeated for centuries."

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