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Term: Glittering Generalities

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Popular usage

Definition: Glittering generalities refer to emotionally appealing words or phrases that lack clear meaning or substance. They are often used in advertising, politics, or propaganda to evoke positive feelings in the audience without providing specific information or evidence.

Example sentence: Advertisers often use glittering generalities to convince consumers that their product is the best without providing any concrete evidence.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Local usage

Definition: In a local context, glittering generalities can refer to pompous or high-flown language that sounds impressive but lacks substance or specific details.

Example sentence: The politician's speech was filled with glittering generalities, promising a better future but offering no concrete plans or solutions.

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