banality
noun
the condition or quality of being banal, or devoid of freshness or originality.
banalities
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pluralof banality.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Acquaintances can drift through conversational banalities or choose to engage in meatier, more satisfying subjects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
When it smoothly moves between the two, it feels like a singular commentary on life’s deceptive banalities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
One can always expect a coward to utter clichés and reinforce conventional banalities.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2024
I've realised that on life's journey, if you find happiness in the banalities of day-to-day life, then it's usually a good place to stop and pitch your tent.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2023
After a few minutes spent exchanging earnest banalities, we went our separate ways.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
