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Five of the Most Overused Words and Phrases in Blog Articles
Learn a few overused terms to avoid in your writing
In the world of blog posts, not all words and phrases are created equal. In fact, there’s an overabundance of terms that are used entirely too often.
You may be wondering if you’re guilty of overreliance on some of the most overused snippets in content writing.
Let’s review a few bits of language that everyone would love to see less of, along with some tips for avoiding the overuse of worn-out words.
Plethora
Nobody says plethora in their daily conversations, so why is it such a go-to for writers?
“When searching for new shoelaces, there are a plethora of options to choose from.”
Gross. Gross and unnecessary.
Like most fancy words, plethora is there for special occasions. The word refers to an amount of something that’s both enormous and more than necessary.
It just so happens that sales-oriented blog writers frequently find themselves explaining to readers that there’s so darn much of something and that they really need the writer to help them sort through the clutter.
