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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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Apart from big technology firms (which are easier to decarbonize), large industrial companies that have engaged in the climate conversation have set mid-century targets.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Pioneer Woman’s Three-Piece Mixing Bowls are durable, versatile, and easy to store.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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According to Storyful, the fish was spotted along shallow waters of a Baja California Sur beach on Feb. 9.—
Jessica Botelho,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2025
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Lake Louise is the classic place for skating in the national park, but closer to Banff, the Vermilion Lakes, 1.5 miles from town and reassuringly shallow, make a good alternative.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 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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SkinMedica also swaps astringent alcohol for witch hazel extract, which has antibacterial and exfoliating benefits for smoother, softer, and bouncier skin.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 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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Tickets for adults range from $42 for a day pass to $98 for three days, with cheaper prices for ages 13 and younger.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
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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