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as in superficial
having or showing a lack of depth of understanding or character
the movie takes a facile look at what happens when teens enter into serious romantic relationships
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as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a few early facile victories misled the country into thinking that the war would be short and relatively painless
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Recent Examples of facile
That approach will get us a lot further than facile comparisons to our closest relatives.
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Agustín Fuentes, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2018
In a period when figurative painting with distinct social narratives has been dominant, while facile abstract painting abounds, a fine survey of Morris’ savvy, often unexpected abstractions is especially disarming.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2022
But those additions are also facile targets, and still don't come close to explaining the increase in the sticker price for college, Akers said.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2022
Bercot’s facile visual style is not as sensual or tactile as Chéreau’s, who endowed the brothers played by Bruno Todeschini and Éric Caravaca with an unforgettably physical, sculptural presence.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 Nov. 2022
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Agustín Fuentes, Discover Magazine, 10 July 2018
In a period when figurative painting with distinct social narratives has been dominant, while facile abstract painting abounds, a fine survey of Morris’ savvy, often unexpected abstractions is especially disarming.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2022
But those additions are also facile targets, and still don't come close to explaining the increase in the sticker price for college, Akers said.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2022
Bercot’s facile visual style is not as sensual or tactile as Chéreau’s, who endowed the brothers played by Bruno Todeschini and Éric Caravaca with an unforgettably physical, sculptural presence.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facile
Adjective
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There are a couple of superficial parallels to the present day.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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But her natural effervescence is largely wasted by an execution that’s so painfully superficial the show feels like a parody of itself.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is easy to achieve with smart lighting, smart bulbs, and even some smart alarm clocks—such as the Hatch Restore 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends), which is a sound machine and a sunrise alarm all rolled into one.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
9 Mar. 2025
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That transition isn’t easy, and Lee understands there are notable differences in play at this level, particularly the speed of the game.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Alcantara’s body was found Thursday stuffed in a suitcase in a shallow creek in a Yonkers park off the Saw Mill Parkway, four days after she had been reported missing.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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This could lead to flash flooding, shallow debris flows over vulnerable burn scars, isolated rockslides, and hazardous travel conditions due slick roads.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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This fund is the simplest way to play the inevitable rise in lithium prices.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Prioritizing fitness amid a busy travel schedule, the former Radio City Rockette and The Talk host says her outlook is simple.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Leaving a great glow behind, skin instantly feels softer and smoother.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The initial application is beautiful and smooth, no bad smell or taste.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
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More upside than any of the legacy guys, cheaper, and far less drama than most of them.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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James said Costco is more interested in providing a good value to its customers than a cheap price.—
Nicolas Vega,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Facile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facile. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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