verbalisms

political discourse often descends into empty verbalisms that mask the absence of substantive policy.

the lawyer's clever verbalisms failed to conceal the fundamental weakness of his client's case.

her poetry delights in verbal gymnastics, weaving complex patterns of sound and meaning.

diplomatic verbalisms allow nations to express disagreement while maintaining the appearance of harmony.

the professor criticized the student's essay as mere verbalisms without genuine intellectual content.

religious ceremonies often employ ancient verbalisms that connect participants to centuries of tradition.

marketing professionals master the art of verbalisms that persuade consumers without making specific claims.

the treaty was filled with enough legal verbalisms to satisfy all parties while committing none to action.

philosophers have long debated whether language ultimately consists of meaningful concepts or mere verbalisms.

his speeches relied heavily on patriotic verbalisms that stirred emotions without addressing real problems.

the negotiator's verbalisms created ambiguity that allowed both sides to claim victory.

academic verbalisms can sometimes obscure simple ideas in layers of jargon and abstraction.