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cliché

[kli-ˈshā]
nounmasculinepl: clichés
clichê
1. A phrase or expression that has been overused to the point of losing its original impact or meaning
Using 'at the end of the day' is considered a cliché in professional writing.
Usar 'no final das contas' é considerado um clichê na escrita profissional.
2. An overused or predictable idea, plot, character type, or situation
The movie relied on every romantic comedy cliché imaginable.
O filme dependeu de cada clichê de comédia romântica imaginável.
3. In printing, a printing plate or block
The printer stored the metal clichés for future use.
O impressor armazenou os clichês de metal para uso futuro.
NYC Slang
played out, tired, overdone
Synonyms
platitudecommonplacebromidetruismbanality
Antonyms
originalitynoveltyinnovation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
clichê
Standard spelling and usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
clichê
Common in contemporary media and literature discussions
Portugal
cliché
European Portuguese often retains the original French spelling without the circumflex

Related Idioms & Phrases

a cliché ridden narrative
fall back on clichés
avoid clichés like the plague
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