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platitudinize

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Definition of platitudinize

as in to preach

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Its advocates preach the environmental and emotional benefits of natural burials and encourage mourners to bear witness to a corpse in its unprocessed state before it is borne away to a funeral home.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
When speaking this offseason, Parsons preached patience and a long-term outlook instead of the need to rush back.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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Stephen Colbert, one of my heroes, has spent decades evangelizing Tolkien’s compassion and courage.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
No doubt many other religious institutions have seized on the World Cup with these and other emphases, including evangelizing and otherwise stressing their uniqueness.

— Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

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