as in superficial
said or done in a way that lacks thought or is not sincere
The teen's glib remarks showed that she didn't care much about soccer. The presentation was criticized for its glib portrayal of a highly complex problem.
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Recent Examples of glib
Constellation Brands, Pernod Ricard, and LVMH have all reported a slump in consumer demand for scotch whisky, Cognac, bourbon, and other spirits, a marked reversal from the boom times during the height of the pandemic (as glib as that might sound, sales skyrocketed when people were staying home).
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 July 2024
Shallow people focus instead on style, and on the glib talk of the snake oil salesman.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
The art of conversation has been a casualty in these deeply divided days of ours, and the poor state of talk in the movies — so often expositional, glib or posturing — is an unfortunate reflection of that.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
The systematization of something so multifaceted felt a little glib, but Pixar knows how to entertain, and so Inside Out pushed my buttons with practiced ease.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 June 2024
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Adjective
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But simply moving roles under different titles is a superficial change that does more harm than good.Forrester, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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If the first film expressed a fervent but surface-level appreciation for the outcast-character dramas of Martin Scorsese, this second one betrays not even a superficial adoration of the Hollywood musicals of old.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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Refuse to let anyone talk you into something inappropriate or expensive.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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With nowhere else to turn, Gregory calls his dad for honest advice, hoping to find one person who agrees that fighting a student’s parent would be inappropriate.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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As with a tombstone in the mergers-and-acquisitions business, there is an insider lingua franca that casual followers wouldn’t know.Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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This strap offers a sporty and casual appearance, ensuring maximum comfort during physical activities and contributing to the watch's ultra-lightweight design (total weight with this strap: 49.5 grams).Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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