as in cliche
an idea or expression that has been used by many people
another sitcom based on the banality of roommates with opposite personalities
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Recent Examples of banality
In a sea of facile banalities, his lyrics take us back to the golden era of Spanish language singer/songwriters, but set to contemporary arrangements that place them squarely in 2025.
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Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
The movie offers phantasmagorical twists on unexceptional banalities.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025
While the American version of The Office may be one of the most beloved shows in TV history, in my eyes, nothing can beat the British original—whether for sheer cringe-per-minute, or the desperately drab banality of the commuter belt town of Slough.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Charismatic male mentors are a cinematic sacred cow, and there is a banality in hearing Isseks’s former underlings pile unconditional praise on him.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
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Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
The movie offers phantasmagorical twists on unexceptional banalities.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025
While the American version of The Office may be one of the most beloved shows in TV history, in my eyes, nothing can beat the British original—whether for sheer cringe-per-minute, or the desperately drab banality of the commuter belt town of Slough.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Charismatic male mentors are a cinematic sacred cow, and there is a banality in hearing Isseks’s former underlings pile unconditional praise on him.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banality
Noun
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All while staying far, far away from the tropes and cliches associated with your typical medical drama.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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His candor bucks convention, running against the constant cliches or coachspeak from his counterparts.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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But Lee, wise to how the heart stutters, didn’t pander to audiences with bromides like love is love.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Antihistamines to reduce the body’s immune response (e.g., diphenhydramine) Bronchodilators to open the airways (e.g., albuterol or ipratropium bromide and albuterol) Your healthcare team will continue to assess your health status and give additional medications if needed.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
19 Oct. 2024
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Luxury scented candles, like room sprays for that matter, have the power to elevate any moment: taking it from commonplace to utterly indulgent.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Grand Ole Opry House holds 4,400 people, but can’t accommodate standing-room tours, a commonplace in genres like EDM and hip-hop.—
Matthew Leimkuehler,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, too often, sales kickoffs fall short of their potential, becoming mere exercises in rote presentations and motivational platitudes.—
Anjai Lal,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Will Goldenvoice apologize — not just with corporate platitudes, but with meaningful action?—
Lee Trink,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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There’s a truism that outdoor dining was the one most visible silver lining of COVID’s disastrous impact on the city, and that seems plainly so.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
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This isn’t a Giants-specific truism, so the early returns can be meaningful, even in a small sample.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Banality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banality. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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