mere rhetoric

Frequency: 6.57.2 per million words

Emphasizes that something is only words and not action or reality.

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Examples (10)

  • His promises of reform turned out to be mere rhetoric, with no real changes implemented.
  • The public grew tired of the constant political mere rhetoric and demanded action.
  • Don't be swayed by their grand statements; it's often mere rhetoric to gain support.
  • We need concrete solutions, not just mere rhetoric from our leaders.
  • Despite the impassioned speech, critics dismissed it as mere rhetoric lacking substance.
  • The company's commitment to sustainability was exposed as mere rhetoric after environmental violations.
  • She argued that the opposition's proposals were mere rhetoric designed to undermine the current administration.
  • After years of unfulfilled pledges, the citizens saw his campaign as nothing but mere rhetoric.
  • The debate was filled with mere rhetoric and failed to address the core issues.
  • It's easy to offer mere rhetoric, but true leadership requires tangible results.