Commonplace
Commonplace noun - An idea or expression that has been used by many people.
Usage example: the familiar summertime commonplace that “It's not the heat, it's the humidity”
Groaner and commonplace are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Groaner" instead a noun "Commonplace".
Groaner
Groaner noun - An idea or expression that has been used by many people.
Usage example: the play's dialogue featured all of the groaners that seem to be de rigueur for any dysfunctional-family drama
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Synonyms for Groaner
Commonplace and groaner are semantically related. You can use "Commonplace" instead a noun "Groaner".
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