Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: superficial

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Although a flawed and somewhat superficial feature that had the potential to be much better, provides audiences with an entertaining story and will certainly appeal to fans of the iconic artists.

Source: https://collider.com/highest-grossing-biopics/

And the striving, superficial cultures found around excessively ambitious people certainly play a role.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-10-01/taoism-and-the-thorny-interpersonal-politics-of-who-drives-where-in-la

A superficial reading of the NIE presentation of the findings was the comfort pill that successfully sugar coats even the most unpalatable news, making it easier to swallow.

Source: https://themedialine.org/news/opinion/how-the-world-let-iran-get-to-84-uranium-enrichment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-the-world-let-iran-get-to-84-uranium-enrichment

“At this point in time and with everything that happened the way it did, it’s really superficial to me,” Manny Ribeiro, a former Jarheads member who was injured in the crash, said of the deportation order.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/world-news/2023/02/ukrainian-driver-acquitted-in-crash-ordered-to-be-deported/

But because we know so little about these characters — we get only the vaguest hints about their backgrounds — their observations rarely resonate, except in the most obvious and superficial ways.

Source: https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2023/06/11/staging-greek-myths-with-whisky-dating-apps-and-fascinating-ideas-in-armadillos-at-factory-theatre.html

But he said Labour's ratings lead was somewhat 'superficial', adding: 'Not only is Labour already going down in the polls, but you can see that there isn't a commitment to Labour under Keir Starmer.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12025741/Is-Rishi-revival-horizon-Tories-avoid-bloodbath-local-elections-pollster-claims.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Co-owner and blood stock agent Ramiro Restrepo said the Kentucky Derby winner bumped his head Thursday, causing a superficial cut and receiving treatment from state veterinarians.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/mages-triple-crown-bid-ends-after-finishing-third-in-preakness/

Health Minister Aurelien Rousseau told broadcaster France 3 Sunday that the wounded people were “in good health”, suffering only “superficial traumas, but of course psychological traumas that will be enormous”.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/terrorist-plot-probe-after-deadly-paris-stabbing/

He promises he’s not a superficial guy, and he really still loves his girlfriend deeply even though he lost his attraction to her.

Source: https://www.chipchick.com/2023/07/his-girlfriend-has-gotten-too-comfortable-in-their-relationship-and-has-let-herself-go-so-hes-no-longer-attracted-to-her.html

However, the reality is the heroes' similarities are largely superficial, and their stories are entirely different.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/swamp-thing-man-thing-different-characters-dc-marvel/

I first asked out the woman I’d marry for several reasons, some of them superficial, and a couple wrong.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/becoming-catholic-is-worth-the-wait

I got what I needed, a diagnosis, but the process felt too easy, too similar to those superficial online tests.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/i-couldnt-manage-my-messy-life-then-i-started-stealing-my-9-year-olds-ritalin_uk_6470a83ee4b0b4444c78dacd

Implementation should not be formalistic or superficial, nor clouded by personal preferences or preconceptions.

Source: https://chinadigitaltimes.net/2023/04/minitrue-special-campaign-for-a-business-friendly-online-environment/

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle bears some superficial similarities.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/fantasy-comedies-watch-before-dnd-honor-among-thieves/

Many Facebook connections are superficial, perhaps those that feel obligated to send a friend request to their fourth cousin despite never meeting them.

Source: https://dailyfreepress.com/2023/11/06/facebook-frenzy-an-anecdote-on-the-power-of-social-media-connections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=facebook-frenzy-an-anecdote-on-the-power-of-social-media-connections

Many of Jerry's relationships fail because he prioritizes superficial factors like physical appearance over compatibility or emotional connection.

Source: https://screenrant.com/seinfeld-worst-girlfriends/

Nonetheless, we are informed that inspections seem superficial.

Source: https://fijisun.com.fj/2023/09/02/shine-a-light-pharmacies-ownership-raises-queries/

One possible reason is that Muichiro's story is more tragic and can grab a more dramatic and emotional reaction within the audience instead of a superficial reason for finding love in Mitsuri's backstory.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/demon-slayer-do-all-characters-need-tragic-backstorys/

On Thursday, prosecutor Jennifer Sprague cast doubt to the seriousness of Clancy’s suicide attempt and described the cuts as rather superficial.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/10/26/duxbury-mother-accused-of-killing-her-3-kids-held-without-bail-committed-to-psychiatric-care/

So, on a superficial level, Brende was not addressing the major figures from dominant powers; all three members of the UN’s Security Council, all three nuclear-weapon states, two of which have the world’s largest economies.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/01/27/the-wef-greta-and-we/