platitudinal

Definition of platitudinalnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for platitudinal
Adjective
  • For now, Chow himself might cop to the platitudinous quality of his own descriptions.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • These meager efforts to humanize them further in a couple shots does little to improve their platitudinous conception.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024
Adjective
  • But cruise missiles are more versatile in conventional warfare.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • The majority of Georgian wine reaching export markets is made in what producers call the European style — stainless steel fermentation, conventional winemaking, easily approachable.
    Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • Such a story told, even twice-told, is always lacking, never filling the whole picture because it is set apart.
    Jonathon Sturgeon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • That’s like a derivative content conversation.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 June 2026
  • According to the agency, the Dodd-Frank Act, a 2010 law passed in the wake of the housing crash to tighten financial oversight, expanded its authority by giving it control over swaps, a type of derivative contract.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 24 June 2026
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“Platitudinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platitudinal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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