Cliche Detector
Find and eliminate cliches in your writing.
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Get alternative suggestions for fresher, more original phrasing
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How to Use
- 1 Paste your text — Enter or paste up to 10,000 words of text into the input area.
- 2 Review highlighted cliches — Cliches are color-coded by severity for easy identification.
- 3 Click for alternatives — Click any highlighted phrase to see fresher alternatives.
- 4 Export your report — Download a CSV with all cliches and suggested replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cliches does this tool detect?
Four categories: Business Jargon, Idioms, Filler Phrases, and Redundancies. Each phrase includes severity rating and alternative suggestions.
How is the cliche score calculated?
Based on cliche density per 100 words. 90-100 is excellent, 75-89 is good, 60-74 is fair, and below 60 indicates heavy usage.
Can I ignore certain cliches?
Yes! Click any cliche and select "Ignore" for intentional usage. Ignored phrases won't affect your score.
What do the severity colors mean?
Yellow = mild (common fillers), Orange = moderate (overused expressions), Red = severe (heavily cliched phrases).