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platitude

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

A familiar statement repeated so often that it offers little insight.

The response offered a platitude when the audience wanted a practical answer.

Dictionary practice example.

When asked how the project would accommodate a smaller display, the speaker offered a platitude about everyone working together.