1. statements that are obviously true and say nothing new or interesting
Usage: plural of truism

Examples

• The speech was full of truisms like ‘hard work pays off’ and ‘honesty is the best policy.’
• Politicians often rely on truisms to avoid taking controversial positions.
• Her essay was criticized for containing nothing but truisms and obvious observations.
• The self-help book was packed with truisms that everyone already knew.
• Instead of offering real solutions, he just repeated tired truisms.
• The professor warned students against filling their papers with truisms.