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
One side effect of the vibe shift is that the media establishment has started to accept that there is, in fact, such a thing as a Silicon Valley intellectual—not the glib, blustery dudes who post every thought that enters their brains but people who prefer to post at length and on the margins.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
Whether or not Trump ever had a Citizen Kane poster hanging in his apartment — as last year’s glib The Apprentice biopic suggests — one thing’s clear: ...
—Giancarlo Sopo, National Review, 8 May 2025
Its production pedigree and glib roasting of materialism through the magic-using preppy Kaz set it apart from the majority of animated and live-action series alike.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
The circuit’s emergence split the men’s game and left the Australian golfer widely derided as a glib, greedy apologist for Saudi Arabia and its human rights abuses.
—Alan Blinder, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
Whether or not Trump ever had a Citizen Kane poster hanging in his apartment — as last year’s glib The Apprentice biopic suggests — one thing’s clear: ...
—Giancarlo Sopo, National Review, 8 May 2025
Its production pedigree and glib roasting of materialism through the magic-using preppy Kaz set it apart from the majority of animated and live-action series alike.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 2 May 2025
The circuit’s emergence split the men’s game and left the Australian golfer widely derided as a glib, greedy apologist for Saudi Arabia and its human rights abuses.
—Alan Blinder, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
Adjective
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But the dustup over the building renovation is just a superficial sign of the underlying tension between the administration and the central bank.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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These outcomes reflect the program’s focus on authentic skill development rather than superficial exposure.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Outrageous videos of purple-haired teachers voicing deeply political and inappropriate content on social media often reach millions of people, creating the false impression that teachers are generally unhinged and want to use their perch to push a personal agenda.—
Carrie Lukas,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Last season, Horner also came under scrutiny during an investigation into inappropriate and controlling behavior towards a female employee.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Corrie and Shuai Wang, owners of North Charleston’s popular Jackrabbit Filly, opened King BBQ in a casual diner-style space in late 2023.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Visitors have their pick of food options, including coastal cuisine, farm-to-table meals, and casual spots with live music.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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