clichéd

Example Sentences

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The film’s title translates to “national treasure,” another clichéd term thrown around when trying to categorize greatness.

From Los Angeles Times

As clichéd as it may seem, we need love to recognize our common humanity — and to transform the callous hearts and minds of many in the halls of power where decisions on policy are made.

From Salon

Actually, we live in an increasingly egalitarian, sterile culture dominated worldwide by school yard bullies so cliched you recognize them as characters in American sitcoms, superhero movies and a variety of comics, graphic novels and video games.

From Salon

And yes, you best believe he is not singing any pop genre that an NYU sophomore would like, but instead treacly worship music with painfully clichéd lyrics.

From Salon

Or maybe it’s because I know that plenty of women throughout history have had just as much on their plates as—and the same clichéd struggle to work and parent and shower—and still managed to try to make the world outside their homes better.

From Slate