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• a  concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
  superficial similarities
  a superficial mind
  his thinking was superficial and fuzzy
  superficial knowledge
  the superficial report didn't give the true picture
  only superficial differences
• a  of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  superficial measurements
  the superficial area of the wall
  a superficial wound
• s  of little substance or significance
  a few superficial editorial changes

• Just because a book is too easy to read or racy does not mean it is superficial and frivolous.
• I'm neither high maintenance nor superficial: I'm a black woman.
• The undercover agent suffered superficial wounds.

• trivial

• profound

News & Articles

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• John Oliver Tears Into Media’s Superficial Snowden Coverage, Mocks ‘Frat House’ Joe Scarborough
  John Oliver continued his first week guest-hosting The Daily Show tonight by examining how the media has covered the NSA whistleblowing scandal and the superficial way Snowden is being branded either a hero or a traitor by pundits across the spectrum. Oliver said it's not as simple as that, and tore apart the media for reporting on irrelevant details like where Snowden went to middle school or ...
  June 13, 2013 - Mediaite
• Grow up, Libertarians!
  Your philosophy is superficial, juvenile nonsense. Here's what you should focus on instead        
  June 13, 2013 - Salon.com
• 4 Realistic Ways To Follow Your Passion
  Many books/blogs of the finding-yourself genre are little more than superficial, follow-your-dreams mush with no teeth. They are lightweight on reality, rational thinking, and right action.
  June 13, 2013 - Business Insider

Quotes

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• Ashley Judd in The Associated Press
  It is time to retire the cynical and superficial coal company-created argument that we must choose between people, their jobs, and our mountains,Judd said. "That is simply false, fear-based and fear-mongering."
• Tony Blair in Washington Post
  That would send the most disastrous signal to the people that we are fighting in Iraq. It's a policy that, whatever its superficial attractions may be, is actually deeply irresponsible,Blair said during his weekly appearance in the House of...
• Carly Fiorina in Wall Street Journal (blog)
  I gave people the opportunity to talk about something petty and superficial. And this is a very serious election year about serious issues,she said.