Stock and Shopworn

Stock

Stock adjective - Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse.
Usage example: a stock answer

Shopworn is a synonym for stock. In some cases you can use "Shopworn" instead an adjective "Stock".

Shopworn

Shopworn adjective - Used or heard so often as to be dull.
Usage example: the shopworn suggestion to job applicants to “just be yourself”

Stock is a synonym for shopworn. You can use "Stock" instead an adjective "Shopworn".
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