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Reference.Lexico Publishing Group, LLC.Look up platitude in Wiktionary, the free dictionary."You will succeed if you try hard enough", a statement which ignores the simple fact that it is entirely possible to fail in spite of one's best efforts.Another common platitude is the conversational lubricant "How are you?"This page was last modified 19:18, 5 January 2008."This page requires AC_RunActiveContent.Adventure by London, Jack View in contexttelegraph, the platitude and the circle of the sciences.The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose View in contextYet whatever her impression may have been she produced instead a vague platitude.This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.It is a platitude, of course.Barnes, Trouble on Titan, ch II
She listened patiently while Kurtt's oily, pompous platitudes rolled off his tongue.He called her "charming little lady" and "my dear" and made patronizing reference to her achievements "in spite of the handicap of her sex."This page was last modified 23:53, 23 November 2007.Content is available under GNU Free Documentation License.Columbia Encyclopedia
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Grant, U.ETYMOLOGY:French, from plat, flat, from Old French.Click here to shop the Bartleby Bookstore.Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.Lexico Publishing Group, LLC.Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.Lexico Publishing Group, LLC.Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.Lexico Publishing Group, LLC.Lexico Publishing Group, LLC.Lexico Publishing Group, LLC.Lexico Publishing Group, LLC.Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.Lexico Publishing Group, LLC.Lexico Publishing Group, LLC."See a map of synonyms of platitude in the Visual Thesaurus."ITS OFFICIAL: THE NEW PLATITUDE DRUMMER IS....VIDEOS FROM GIG WITH SONATA ARCTICA ONLINE ON YOUTUBE!!Welcome to The Official Platitude myspace page.Make sure that you come back, since the songs and videos are going to be updated from time to time.Formed back in 1995, Platitude from Sweden secured themselves a record deal with Italian Scarlet Records in the spring of 2002, and their debut studio album "Secrets Of Life" was recorded in the beginning of August 2002 together with producer Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Jorn Lande, TNT, Beyond Twilight) at the world renomed Jailhouse Studios.According to many, Platitude was the next shining star in the European heavy metal industry.Followed by the great mediatric response, it was time to face the fans.In May 2003, Platitude joined the Danish heavy metal band Manticora on a European tour.Soon after returning to Sweden, Platitude was, once again, asked to join a headliner on tour.This time supporting UK's premiere progressive metal band Threshold for two live concerts in Germany.The tour ended with a successful gig at the Sweden Rock Festival in June 2003.After long periods of songwriting, Platitude had, in November 2004, recorded their second studio album "Nine" and was ready to face the public response.Nine still carried that original Platitude character which was so evident on the debut release.Instead, Nine displayed a wonderful mixture of melodic metal together with progressive parts.Platitude's first live appearance together with Andreas was at the annual ProgPower Festival in Holland.Daniel has since then played with famous singer Rob Rock and today he is a member of swedish rockband Perfect Stranger.Around Christmas 2004, Platitude was busy planning for the recordings of their third studio album and decided to try a slightly different approach this time.In April 2005, the recordings of their third album "Silence Speaks" had begun.As a result, the album would display a unique touch, blending progressive heavy metal with tasteful amounts of AOR and melodic hard rock.Platitude produced Silence Speaks at Jailhouse Studios, once again together with top producer Tommy Hansen.In December 2005, Andreas Brobjer moved to California, USA to continue his musical journey as a session player.Since then EZ, Wachen, Gustav and Patrik has been busy with sideprojects etc..Be sure to leave us a comment!We love to know what's on your mind when passing through.Pictures are appreciated but comments with pictures bigger than 650 px wide will unfortunately be deleted.Hey our friendsCheck out the new Sacram miniCD album Far Away at www.Check out new sleazy SYZZY ROXX stuff.Donny Don Marcos profile!The seventh (Album OUT NOW on shiver records!Hailz dear friend, Hope you are doing well?!Our new album is finally released and can be ordered through your local musicstore or via our new official website!"Cursed Earth Wasteland" is added to our myspace.Hi friends,New song from our forthcoming album available on our myspace.Stopping by to wish you a very nice weekend!You're doing a great job and you have my full support all the time!Metal greetings from Peine!We are a youth magazine with no staff over 22 and we're trying to do something a bit different.Anything young people want to see goes up!!!Check out our new writing competition at www.I'd be happy to spread your word via my page.Wish u a nice weekend;)Rock on!Awesome music,keep up the good work!Thanks a lot to add me in your friendlist!!!!Hi guys,
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