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AI Phrase Library
221 words and phrases statistically over-represented in AI writing. Each one has its own guide with why it sounds artificial, what to write instead, and an example rewrite.
Openers & intros14 phrases
Hedges & fillers24 phrases
it is important to noteit is worth notingas previously mentionedneedless to sayat the end of the dayin essencein a nutshellarguablyundoubtedlyundeniablycannot be overstateda sense ofin various waysboth positive and negativethere is no denyingmany people believestudies showdue to the fact thatin terms ofit should be notedcrucial to understandin order totruly / very / highly (stacked)it's safe to say
Transitions12 phrases
Buzzword verbs40 phrases
delve intoserves as aunderscorehighlights the importance ofleverageutilizefosterbolsterfacilitatestreamlinecultivatedemystifyunpackspearheadboastsshowcaseresonateencompassgarnergleanheraldilluminatemitigateorchestratechampion (as a verb)curatedistillembodyforgegalvanizegrapple withhonepinpointreiteratesolidifytranscenduncoverunderpinunravelamplify
Inflated adjectives46 phrases
multifacetedmyriadplethoraplays a pivotal rolecrucialpivotalrobustholistictransformativeprofoundnuancedintricatemeticulousunprecedentedquintessentialepitome ofcaptivatingthought-provokinginvaluableever-changingrealm / whimsical / labyrinthparamountimperativeindispensablenoteworthyremarkabledauntingformidableunwaveringadeptcommendableexemplaryrenownediconicversatiledynamicimpactfulinstrumentalburgeoningubiquitousa vast array ofthe human experienceon a global scalewhilst / amongstseasoned (professional)resilience
Dead metaphors28 phrases
embark on a journeydeep divetapestrya symphony oftreasure trovebeacon ofa testament toa stark remindernavigate the complexitiesshed light onthe [X] landscapea delicate balancecatalystpave the wayusher inbridge the gapa double-edged swordthe tip of the iceberga cornerstone oflevel the playing fieldthe elephant in the rooma perfect storma slippery slopestand the test of timestrike a chordthe digital realmjourney (for any process)stands as / serves as (statue language)
Marketing clichés30 phrases
look no furtherwhether you're a beginner or an expertharness the power ofunlock the potentialunleashrevolutionizegame-changerparadigm shiftempowerelevateseamlesscutting-edgeinnovativecomprehensive guideunparalleledactionable insightssynergyit's not just X, it's Ya world of possibilitiesignitestellarskyrocketpoised toendless possibilitiesa win-winat the forefront ofpush the boundariesmove the needlea must-havedrive innovation
Travel & description10 phrases
Conclusions10 phrases
Chatbot artifacts5 phrases
Structural patterns2 phrases
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