cliche
noun/kliˈʃeɪ/
Frequency rank: #11,029 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A phrase or idea that has been used so often it has lost its originality and impact.
Example sentence
The speech relied on one tired cliche after another and lacked any original ideas.
Synonyms & related words
- stereotype
- platitude
- truism
- banality
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