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AI Clichés Corpus
AI reaches for the same words every time. This corpus tracks 758 of them, pulled from Kobak et al.'s analysis of 14 million PubMed abstracts, direct Claude and GPT testing, and thousands of chapters generated on the AIStoryHub platform.
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v1.7·2026-07-15·758 entries
758 entries
| Term | Confidence | Strength | |
|---|---|---|---|
| delve | Strong tell | 99 | |
| tapestry | Strong tell | 97 | |
| it's important to note | Strong tell | 96 | |
| multifaceted | Strong tell | 95 | |
| Leftover AI citation artifacts (oaicite, contentReference, turn0search) | Strong tell | 95 | |
| utm_source=chatgpt.com in cited URLs | Strong tell | 95 | |
| Regenerate response | Strong tell | 95 | |
| Chatbot citation markup leak (citeturn/oai_citation/grok_card) | Strong tell | 95 | |
| landscape | Moderate tell | 94 | |
| nuanced | Moderate tell | 93 | |
| pivotal | Strong tell | 92 | |
| voice barely above a whisper | Strong tell | 92 | |
| realm | Strong tell | 91 | |
| Elara | Strong tell | 90 | |
| leverage | Strong tell | 90 | |
| attributableIndex artifact | Strong tell | 90 | |
| underscore | Strong tell | 89 | |
| Marcus Chen | Strong tell | 88 | |
| Would you like me to…? | Strong tell | 88 | |
| embark on a journey | Strong tell | 87 | |
| holistic approach | Strong tell | 86 | |
| Elara Voss | Strong tell | 85 | |
| Unfilled template placeholders ([Company Name], [Date], [insert X]) | Strong tell | 85 | |
| a flicker of something akin to | Strong tell | 85 | |
| dust motes danced in the sunlight | Strong tell | 85 | |
| Voice-emotion dialogue tag (voice laced/tinged/dripping with X) | Strong tell | 85 | |
| Chapter-end resolve formula ('ready to face whatever lay ahead') | Strong tell | 85 | |
| Willow Creek | Strong tell | 85 | |
| AI self-disclosure & cutoff-date hedge ("as of my last update", "I don't have access to real-time data") | Strong tell | 85 | |
| it's worth noting | Strong tell | 84 | |
| streamline | Strong tell | 83 | |
| Sarah Chen | Strong tell | 82 | |
| foster | Strong tell | 82 | |
| left an indelible mark | Strong tell | 82 | |
| the sun dipped below the horizon | Strong tell | 82 | |
| painting the sky in hues of | Strong tell | 82 | |
| Sunset scene-setting formula (sun hung low + casting shadows) | Strong tell | 82 | |
| 'The road ahead would not be easy' | Strong tell | 82 | |
| robust | Strong tell | 81 | |
| Elena Vasquez | Strong tell | 80 | |
| resonate | Strong tell | 80 | |
| unwavering commitment | Strong tell | 80 | |
| Raw Markdown syntax pasted into non-Markdown text | Strong tell | 80 | |
| renewed sense of purpose | Strong tell | 80 | |
| elevate | Strong tell | 79 | |
| valuable insights | Strong tell | 78 | |
| intricacies | Strong tell | 78 | |
| Eadric | Strong tell | 78 | |
| Greenhaven | Strong tell | 78 | |
| As an AI language model | Strong tell | 75 | |
| As of my last knowledge update | Strong tell | 75 | |
| certainly! here's | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I cannot fulfill this request | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I do not have access to real-time | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I don't have personal opinions | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I don't have the ability to | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I'd be happy to assist you with that | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I'm just an AI | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I'm sorry, but I cannot | Strong tell | 75 | |
| please note that I am an AI | Strong tell | 75 | |
| don't hesitate to reach out | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I hope this email finds you well | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I hope this message finds you well | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I hope you're doing well | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I trust this email finds you well | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I wanted to reach out | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I'm reaching out because | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Agree? | Strong tell | 75 | |
| And honestly? That's okay. | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Here's why that matters: | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I'll say it louder for the people in the back | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Let that sink in | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Let's dive in 🧵 | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Read that again | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Thoughts? | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Bolded-term bullet (**Term:** restated definition) | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Emoji as structural scaffolding (rocket/bulb/check bullets) | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Kira Voss | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Challenges-and-prospects pivot (Despite challenges, opportunities abound) | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Compulsive hedging / false balance | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Editorializing markers (it is worth noting / as we will see) | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Significance inflation (sentence-level) | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Sycophantic flattery ("Great question!", "You're absolutely right!") | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Throat-clearing openers (Let me be clear / Before we dive in) | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Vague authority attribution (experts argue / studies suggest) | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Community frame ("Whether you're a founder, a marketer, or...") | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Reveal setup ("Here's the thing...") | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Temporal-landscape opener ("In today's landscape...") | Strong tell | 75 | |
| World-state opener ("In a world where...") | Strong tell | 75 | |
| "No X. No Y. No Z." construction | Strong tell | 75 | |
| AI Sentence DNA arc (opening -> expansion -> contrast -> resolution) | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Choppy fragment pairs ("All the X. None of the Y.") | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Contrastive negation: "It's not just X, it's Y" | Strong tell | 75 | |
| False ranges ("From X to Y") | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Imperative-then-payoff ("Stop doing X. Start doing Y.") | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Motivational cadence (claim -> expansion -> imperative payoff) | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Negative parallelism: "not only X but also Y" | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Staccato one-word sentences ("Simple. Effective. Easy.") | Strong tell | 75 | |
| a growing body of research | Strong tell | 75 | |
| has garnered significant attention | Strong tell | 75 | |
| paving the way for | Strong tell | 75 | |
| sheds light on | Strong tell | 75 | |
| a gateway to | Strong tell | 75 | |
| at the forefront of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| bring to the table | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in a nutshell | Strong tell | 75 | |
| low-hanging fruit | Strong tell | 75 | |
| move the needle | Strong tell | 75 | |
| take it to the next level | Strong tell | 75 | |
| think outside the box | Strong tell | 75 | |
| thought leader | Strong tell | 75 | |
| when all is said and done | Strong tell | 75 | |
| a key takeaway is | Strong tell | 75 | |
| food for thought | Strong tell | 75 | |
| last but not least | Strong tell | 75 | |
| let's unpack | Strong tell | 75 | |
| speaks volumes | Strong tell | 75 | |
| this highlights the fact that | Strong tell | 75 | |
| this underscores the importance of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| to put it simply | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Absolutely! | Strong tell | 75 | |
| As we move forward | Strong tell | 75 | |
| At the end of the day | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Certainly! | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Feel free to reach out | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Great question! | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Happy [verb]-ing! | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions | Strong tell | 75 | |
| I'd be happy to help | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Imagine a world where | Strong tell | 75 | |
| In conclusion | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Let me break this down for you | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Only time will tell | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Picture this: | Strong tell | 75 | |
| That's a really interesting point. | Strong tell | 75 | |
| The key takeaway here is | Strong tell | 75 | |
| The possibilities are endless | Strong tell | 75 | |
| To sum up | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Ultimately the choice is yours | Strong tell | 75 | |
| You raise a valid concern. | Strong tell | 75 | |
| it depends on various factors | Strong tell | 75 | |
| there are several considerations | Strong tell | 75 | |
| this is a complex topic with no single answer | Strong tell | 75 | |
| a testament to | Strong tell | 75 | |
| actionable insights | Strong tell | 75 | |
| best practices | Strong tell | 75 | |
| best-in-class | Strong tell | 75 | |
| bridging the gap between | Strong tell | 75 | |
| built for tomorrow | Strong tell | 75 | |
| crafted with precision | Strong tell | 75 | |
| designed to enhance | Strong tell | 75 | |
| drive innovation | Strong tell | 75 | |
| driven by innovation | Strong tell | 75 | |
| empowering the next generation | Strong tell | 75 | |
| end-to-end | Strong tell | 75 | |
| engineered for excellence | Strong tell | 75 | |
| fueled by passion | Strong tell | 75 | |
| game changer | Strong tell | 75 | |
| harness the power of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| inflection point | Strong tell | 75 | |
| next-generation | Strong tell | 75 | |
| paradigm shift | Strong tell | 75 | |
| pushing the boundaries of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| redefining what's possible | Strong tell | 75 | |
| revolutionizing the way we | Strong tell | 75 | |
| scalable solution | Strong tell | 75 | |
| seamlessly integrated | Strong tell | 75 | |
| shaping the future | Strong tell | 75 | |
| take a deep dive into | Strong tell | 75 | |
| the intersection of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| unleash your potential | Strong tell | 75 | |
| unlock the power of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| unlock the secrets | Strong tell | 75 | |
| where innovation meets | Strong tell | 75 | |
| boundless | Strong tell | 75 | |
| bustling | Strong tell | 75 | |
| captivating | Strong tell | 75 | |
| commendable | Strong tell | 75 | |
| comprehensive | Strong tell | 75 | |
| cutting-edge | Strong tell | 75 | |
| daunting | Strong tell | 75 | |
| ever-changing | Strong tell | 75 | |
| ever-evolving | Strong tell | 75 | |
| expansive | Strong tell | 75 | |
| fast-paced | Strong tell | 75 | |
| futuristic | Strong tell | 75 | |
| game-changing | Strong tell | 75 | |
| groundbreaking | Strong tell | 75 | |
| holistic | Strong tell | 75 | |
| immersive | Strong tell | 75 | |
| innovative | Strong tell | 75 | |
| integral | Strong tell | 75 | |
| intricate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| intrinsic | Strong tell | 75 | |
| iterative | Strong tell | 75 | |
| limitless | Strong tell | 75 | |
| meticulous | Strong tell | 75 | |
| monumental | Strong tell | 75 | |
| next-level | Strong tell | 75 | |
| profound | Strong tell | 75 | |
| quintessential | Strong tell | 75 | |
| renowned | Strong tell | 75 | |
| resilient | Strong tell | 75 | |
| revolutionary | Strong tell | 75 | |
| scalable | Strong tell | 75 | |
| seamless | Strong tell | 75 | |
| state-of-the-art | Strong tell | 75 | |
| timeless | Strong tell | 75 | |
| transformative | Strong tell | 75 | |
| unparalleled | Strong tell | 75 | |
| unprecedented | Strong tell | 75 | |
| vibrant | Strong tell | 75 | |
| visionary | Strong tell | 75 | |
| world-class | Strong tell | 75 | |
| beacon | Strong tell | 75 | |
| confluence | Strong tell | 75 | |
| continuum | Strong tell | 75 | |
| cornerstone | Strong tell | 75 | |
| crucible | Strong tell | 75 | |
| ecosystem | Strong tell | 75 | |
| fabric | Strong tell | 75 | |
| facet | Strong tell | 75 | |
| frontier | Strong tell | 75 | |
| impetus | Strong tell | 75 | |
| interplay | Strong tell | 75 | |
| kaleidoscope | Strong tell | 75 | |
| labyrinth | Strong tell | 75 | |
| modality | Strong tell | 75 | |
| mosaic | Strong tell | 75 | |
| nexus | Strong tell | 75 | |
| paradigm | Strong tell | 75 | |
| symphony | Strong tell | 75 | |
| synergy | Strong tell | 75 | |
| testament | Strong tell | 75 | |
| touchpoint | Strong tell | 75 | |
| treasure trove | Strong tell | 75 | |
| accentuate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| anchor | Strong tell | 75 | |
| augment | Strong tell | 75 | |
| boast | Strong tell | 75 | |
| bolster | Strong tell | 75 | |
| catalyze | Strong tell | 75 | |
| champion | Strong tell | 75 | |
| consolidate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| cultivate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| curate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| dive into | Strong tell | 75 | |
| elucidate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| embark | Strong tell | 75 | |
| encompass | Strong tell | 75 | |
| enhance | Strong tell | 75 | |
| enrich | Strong tell | 75 | |
| evoke | Strong tell | 75 | |
| exemplify | Strong tell | 75 | |
| facilitate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| galvanize | Strong tell | 75 | |
| garner | Strong tell | 75 | |
| harmonize | Strong tell | 75 | |
| harness | Strong tell | 75 | |
| highlight | Strong tell | 75 | |
| ignite | Strong tell | 75 | |
| illuminate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| immerse | Strong tell | 75 | |
| infuse | Strong tell | 75 | |
| manifest | Strong tell | 75 | |
| mitigate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| navigate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| pave the way | Strong tell | 75 | |
| propagate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| reframe | Strong tell | 75 | |
| reimagine | Strong tell | 75 | |
| reinforce | Strong tell | 75 | |
| revolutionize | Strong tell | 75 | |
| showcase | Strong tell | 75 | |
| spearhead | Strong tell | 75 | |
| synthesize | Strong tell | 75 | |
| transcend | Strong tell | 75 | |
| transform | Strong tell | 75 | |
| underpin | Strong tell | 75 | |
| unlock | Strong tell | 75 | |
| unveil | Strong tell | 75 | |
| utilize | Strong tell | 75 | |
| cements its status | Strong tell | 75 | |
| continues to captivate | Strong tell | 75 | |
| contributes to the broader | Strong tell | 75 | |
| highlights the importance of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| holds the distinction of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| is a testament to | Strong tell | 75 | |
| leaves a lasting impact | Strong tell | 75 | |
| marks a significant shift | Strong tell | 75 | |
| marks a turning point | Strong tell | 75 | |
| plays a crucial role | Strong tell | 75 | |
| plays a pivotal role | Strong tell | 75 | |
| plays a significant role | Strong tell | 75 | |
| plays a vital role | Strong tell | 75 | |
| reflects a broader | Strong tell | 75 | |
| represents a paradigm shift | Strong tell | 75 | |
| serves as a reminder | Strong tell | 75 | |
| serves as a testament | Strong tell | 75 | |
| sets the stage for | Strong tell | 75 | |
| solidifies its position as | Strong tell | 75 | |
| stands as a testament to | Strong tell | 75 | |
| underscores its importance | Strong tell | 75 | |
| underscores the need for | Strong tell | 75 | |
| as we've seen | Strong tell | 75 | |
| at its core | Strong tell | 75 | |
| from a broader perspective | Strong tell | 75 | |
| here's the thing | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in essence | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in light of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in the realm of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in this context | Strong tell | 75 | |
| it is important to understand | Strong tell | 75 | |
| it should be noted | Strong tell | 75 | |
| needless to say | Strong tell | 75 | |
| on the other hand | Strong tell | 75 | |
| that being said | Strong tell | 75 | |
| when it comes to | Strong tell | 75 | |
| with that in mind | Strong tell | 75 | |
| a feast for the senses | Strong tell | 75 | |
| breathtaking | Strong tell | 75 | |
| charming | Strong tell | 75 | |
| deeply rooted | Strong tell | 75 | |
| enduring legacy | Strong tell | 75 | |
| hidden gem | Strong tell | 75 | |
| lasting legacy | Strong tell | 75 | |
| leaves a lasting impression | Strong tell | 75 | |
| must-see | Strong tell | 75 | |
| must-visit | Strong tell | 75 | |
| nestled | Strong tell | 75 | |
| picturesque | Strong tell | 75 | |
| profound heritage | Strong tell | 75 | |
| rich cultural heritage | Strong tell | 75 | |
| rich history | Strong tell | 75 | |
| rich tapestry | Strong tell | 75 | |
| steadfast dedication | Strong tell | 75 | |
| stunning natural beauty | Strong tell | 75 | |
| vibrant culture | Strong tell | 75 | |
| as businesses navigate the evolving | Strong tell | 75 | |
| as the world becomes increasingly | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in an age of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in an ever-changing landscape | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in an ever-evolving world | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in the era of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in the modern era | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in today's competitive environment | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in today's digital age | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in today's fast-paced world | Strong tell | 75 | |
| in today's rapidly evolving landscape | Strong tell | 75 | |
| more than ever before | Strong tell | 75 | |
| now more than ever | Strong tell | 75 | |
| with the rise of | Strong tell | 75 | |
| active social media presence | Strong tell | 75 | |
| Hallucinated references (plausible sources that do not exist) | Strong tell | 75 | |
| burgeoning | Strong tell | 75 | |
| a stark reminder | Strong tell | 75 | |
| open new avenues | Strong tell | 75 | |
| a smile playing on her lips | Moderate tell | 75 | |
| the air was thick with | Moderate tell | 75 | |
| casting long shadows | Moderate tell | 75 | |
| 'A young woman named X' story opener | Moderate tell | 75 | |
| 'One thing was certain:' scene-capper | Moderate tell | 75 | |
| Eldoria | Strong tell | 72 | |
| let out a breath she didn't know she was holding | Moderate tell | 72 | |
| her breath caught in her throat | Moderate tell | 72 | |
| a shiver ran down her spine | Moderate tell | 72 | |
| heart hammered against her ribs | Moderate tell | 72 | |
| couldn't shake the feeling | Moderate tell | 72 | |
| a growing sense of unease | Moderate tell | 72 | |
| a figure emerged from the shadows | Moderate tell | 72 | |
| Emotion-cocktail construction ('a mixture of X and Y') | Moderate tell | 72 | |
| Time-lapse escalation ('days turned into weeks') | Moderate tell | 72 | |
| Aldric Wayfarer | Strong tell | 70 | |
| heart pounding in her chest | Moderate tell | 70 | |
| brow furrowed in concentration | Moderate tell | 70 | |
| ministrations | Moderate tell | 70 | |
| couldn't help but | Moderate tell | 70 | |
| maybe, just maybe | Moderate tell | 70 | |
| mind racing with possibilities | Moderate tell | 70 | |
| casting a warm glow | Moderate tell | 70 | |
| ethereal glow | Moderate tell | 70 | |
| the words hung in the air | Moderate tell | 70 | |
| Unfilled template placeholder ([Your Name], [INSERT X], TODO/TBD stub) | Moderate tell | 70 | |
| Voss | Strong tell | 68 | |
| Freydis | Moderate tell | 68 | |
| Maplewood | Moderate tell | 68 | |
| his eyes never leaving hers | Moderate tell | 66 | |
| a nuanced understanding | Moderate tell | 65 | |
| unshed tears | Moderate tell | 65 | |
| palpable | Moderate tell | 65 | |
| Abernathy | Moderate tell | 65 | |
| Therapy-speak reassurance ("I understand how you feel") | Strong tell | 65 | |
| Formulaic essay opener ("in the rapidly evolving landscape of X", "has emerged as a key X") | Moderate tell | 65 | |
| comprehend | Moderate tell | 62 | |
| eyes wide with wonder | Moderate tell | 62 | |
| intricately carved | Moderate tell | 62 | |
| unbeknownst to | Moderate tell | 62 | |
| Amara | Moderate tell | 62 | |
| Lila | Moderate tell | 62 | |
| Social endorsement / CTA closer ("thank me later", "bookmark this", "don't sleep on this") | Moderate tell | 62 | |
| surpass | Moderate tell | 60 | |
| necessitate | Moderate tell | 60 | |
| steeling herself | Moderate tell | 60 | |
| with bated breath | Moderate tell | 60 | |
| piercing blue eyes | Moderate tell | 60 | |
| sagely | Moderate tell | 60 | |
| quizzically | Moderate tell | 60 | |
| Ayla | Moderate tell | 60 | |
| Anika | Moderate tell | 60 | |
| an unspoken understanding passed between them | Moderate tell | 60 | |
| said more than words ever could | Moderate tell | 60 | |
| advancements | Moderate tell | 58 | |
| words left unsaid between them | Moderate tell | 58 | |
| emphasize | Moderate tell | 55 | |
| reliance | Moderate tell | 55 | |
| notable figures | Moderate tell | 55 | |
| said gently | Moderate tell | 55 | |
| said quietly | Moderate tell | 55 | |
| Sympathy-check dialogue crutch ("Are you okay?") | Moderate tell | 55 | |
| Hedge-stacked prediction ("could potentially", "might eventually") | Moderate tell | 55 | |
| generalizability | Moderate tell | 54 | |
| always consult a professional | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| I cannot provide | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| It's important to remember that | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| as per our conversation | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| at your earliest convenience | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| just following up | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| looking forward to hearing from you | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| per my last email | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| thank you for reaching out | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Hot take: | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Let's normalize | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Plot twist: | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| The result? | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| This is everything | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Unpopular opinion: | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| "In conclusion"-style closing header | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Bold-as-textbook (reflexive bolding in prose) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Em-dash overuse | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Over-structured everything (header per paragraph) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Uniform paragraph length | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Caldris | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Kael Voss | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Meridian | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Sarenya | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Stormweaver | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Valdrin | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Vantross | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Wandermere | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Wayfarer | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Aria | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Eleanor | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Kira | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Lyra | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Maeve | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Mara | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Seraphina | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Zara | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Aldric | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Aric | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Cassian | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Erasmus | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Kael | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Kai | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Marcus | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Rowan | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Thaddeus | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Theron | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Blackwood | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Castellano | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Chen | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Kincaid | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Kowalski | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Marchetti | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Nightshade | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Sterling | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Thorne | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Vance | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Vasquez | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Vex | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Eleanor Vance | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Elena Rodriguez | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Elena Voss | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Mara Chen | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Michael Chen | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Agreement mirroring (flips position to match the reader) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Assumed consensus ("As we all know") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Both-sides non-answer (lists pros and cons, won't decide) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Clean summary close (every paragraph bows itself off) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Definition-first opening ("X, at its core, is...") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Disclaimer stacking | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Empathy preface ("I understand this can be frustrating") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Faux-Socratic mid-essay question ("But what does this really mean?") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Generic, unfalsifiable evidence (a leading firm) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Manufactured stakes / urgency | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| No intellectual wrong turns (frictionless thesis) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Numbered key-takeaways wrap | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Over-signposting ("First... Second... Finally...") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Reassurance close ("You've got this!") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Restating the prompt as the opening line | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Symmetric / uniform development | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Candor opener ("Let's be honest...") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Confession opener ("I used to think X. I was wrong.") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Contrarian opener ("Most people believe X. They're wrong.") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Curiosity hook ("Have you ever wondered...") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Direct-imperative opener ("Stop doing X.") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Empathy opener ("If you've ever struggled with...") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Statistic opener ("Studies show that X% of...") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Urgency frame ("The window for X is closing.") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| "Enter [X]." dramatic introduction | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| "X. Y. Z." three-fragment payoff line | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Anaphora (same opening word repeated across sentences) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Aphorism stacking (abstract declaratives in a row) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Bold-hook opener + short punchy lines (social-post shape) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Colon reveal ("The result: X.") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Complex prepositional padding ("taking into account", "in the context of") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Copulative avoidance (serves as / stands as / represents) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Hedge-then-assert | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Paradox line ("The more you X, the less you Y") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Participial padding (-ing tails restating the sentence) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Resolved / over-perfect analogies | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Rule of three / tricolon compulsion | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Two-sentence negation (X. However, Y.) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| a wide range of | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| further research is needed | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| in recent years | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| it is worth mentioning | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| remains to be seen | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| the present study | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| to the best of our knowledge | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| boil the ocean | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| circle back | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| double down on | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| hit the ground running | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| on the same page | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| signal vs noise | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| the bottom line is | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| touch base | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| first and foremost | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| in addition | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| more importantly | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| moving forward | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| on a larger scale | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| simply put | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| the reality is | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| when you zoom out | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| arguably | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| broadly speaking | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| generally speaking | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| in many cases | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| it could be argued | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| it's worth mentioning | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| results may vary | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| to some extent | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| while this may vary | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| adaptive | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| compelling | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| crucial | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| dynamic | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| enduring | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| essential | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| keen | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| rapidly | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| vital | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| catalyst | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| construct | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| discourse | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| domain | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| ethos | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| framework | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| horizon | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| iteration | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| matrix | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| mechanism | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| narrative | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| schema | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| spectrum | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| trajectory | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| advocate | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| aggregate | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| align | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| amplify | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| benchmark | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| bridge | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| calibrate | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| differentiate | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| distill | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| elaborate | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| empower | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| enable | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| evaluate | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| evolve | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| formulate | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| mediate | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| orchestrate | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| reconcile | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| additionally | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| alternatively | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| consequently | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| essentially | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| firstly | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| furthermore | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| importantly | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| indeed | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| moreover | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| nonetheless | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| notably | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| similarly | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| watershed moment | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| diverse array | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| in the heart of | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| coverage in local and national media outlets | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| In summary | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Boilerplate section headings ("Future Outlook", "Challenges and Legacy") | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Curly quotes in plain-text contexts | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Invalid or mismatched DOI / ISBN in citations | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Abrupt mid-sentence truncation at the end of a text | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| "Here is a..." deliverable opener | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| noteworthy | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| laudable | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| amidst | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| delineate | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| encapsulate | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| grapple | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| pinpoint | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| poised | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| uncharted | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| unravel | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| interconnectedness | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| revitalize | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Based on the provided text | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| supercharge | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Here's the kicker | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| "What if I told you..." opener | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| myriad | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| plethora | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Without further ado | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| It's no secret that | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| stay ahead of the curve | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| future-proof | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| rest assured | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| There you have it | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| drive meaningful impact | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| as technology continues to evolve | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| "That's where X comes in" pivot | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| "Not all X are created equal" | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| "The good news?" reveal | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Here's what you need to know | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Let's face it | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| "[Problem]? Meet [solution]." intro | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Here's the truth: | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| demystify | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Silver-lining reflex (every negative pivots to a positive) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| "is more than just" elevation | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| But here's where it gets interesting | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| What does this mean for you? | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| Low burstiness (uniform 15-20 word sentences) | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| eyes widened in surprise | Context-dependent | 50 | |
| for the first time in a long time | Context-dependent | 50 | |
| felt like an eternity | Context-dependent | 50 | |
| genuinely | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| I feel like | Moderate tell | 50 | |
| aims to | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| heart skipped a beat | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| knuckles whitened | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| something shifted between them | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| dimly lit room | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| smell of ozone | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| the room fell silent | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| spread like wildfire | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| wafted | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| cobblestone streets | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| Little did she know | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| Meera | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| Samir | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| Alexei | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| Bayville | Context-dependent | 45 | |
| took a deep breath | Context-dependent | 40 | |
| taken aback | Context-dependent | 40 | |
| the door creaked open | Context-dependent | 40 | |
| Parenthetical hedging aside ("(and increasingly, X)", "(though to be fair, Z)") | Context-dependent | 40 | |
| American-English default (-ize / dropped 'u') | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Horizontal-rule dividers between every section | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Perfectly parallel lists | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Reflexive Oxford comma | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Title Case In Every Section Heading | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Title-case template headers / "In this article" framing | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Charlotte | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Clara | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Elena | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Evelyn | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Isabella | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Lena | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Maya | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Mira | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Sarah | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Julian | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Mateo | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Sebastian | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Hargreaves | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Hartley | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Hayes | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Nguyen | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Patel | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Reed | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Rodriguez | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Elegant variation (renaming the same referent) | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Relentless second person | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Tacked-on call to action | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Rhetorical-question opener | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Sentence-initial And/But for manufactured momentum | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| playbook | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| at the same time | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| in other words | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| tends to | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| findings | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| potential | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| blend | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| discern | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| emulate | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| interpret | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| ponder | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| scaffold | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| focal point | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| independent coverage | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| whilst | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Skipped heading levels (H1 jumping to H3) | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Unnecessary comparison tables for simple prose content | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Sudden register shift mid-document | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| "[Term] refers to" definitional lead | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Of course! | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| cogent | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| admirable | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| prevalent | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| proactive | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| markedly | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| synergistically | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| akin | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| scrutinize | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| pioneering | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| juxtapose | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| firsthand | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| personalize | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| introspective | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| inquiry | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| swiftly | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| "Below is..." deliverable opener | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| buckle up | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| countless | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| win-win | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| best of both worlds | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| forward-thinking | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| leading the charge | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Thrilled to announce | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| Real talk | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| That's only half the story | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| should you have any questions | Context-dependent | 30 | |
| does the heavy lifting | Context-dependent | 30 |
Primary study
Kobak et al. 2024 — arXiv:2406.07016. Frequency analysis of 14M PubMed abstracts (2010–2024) measuring LLM-associated vocabulary inflation.
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