Synonyms for

Cliches

Verb / kli:ˈʃeɪz / Another word for cliches — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

Synonyms & similar words

cliche commonplace platitude bromide banality stereotype platitude truism banality commonplace proverb saying maxim axiom formula buzzword jargon shibboleth catchphrase motto watchword byword

Example sentences

  1. She avoided using cliches in her speech.
  2. The movie was full of cliches.
  3. The coach's speech was nothing but cliches.
  4. I rolled my eyes when he used that cliche.
  5. The author's writing was fresh and free of cliches.

Quotes

  • Cliches are what make you understand something.
  • Cliches, stock phrases, adherence to conventional, standardized codes of expression and conduct have the socially recognized function of protecting us against reality, that is, against the claim on our thinking attention that all events and facts make by virtue of their existence.
  • Cliches are the armature of the hack writer's prose; they are what enable him to limp from line to line and page to page.

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