platitudinizing

verb

present participle of platitudinize
as in preaching

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  1. preaching
  2. evangelizing
Verb
  • Suddenly, the league that never stops preaching about diversity wasn't so excited about having a more politically diverse fan base.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
  • Last month, Heritage Baptist Church members voted against allowing Eric Crawford back into his leadership and preaching position.
    — Rachel Royster July 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of preaching
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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
Definition of evangelizing
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“Platitudinizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platitudinizing. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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