# Banned words: the single source of truth.
#
# Edit HERE first. If you mirror this list anywhere for readability (a style guide,
# a pre-commit hook), update the mirror from this file, never the other way round.
#
# One word or phrase per line. Lines starting with # and blank lines are ignored.
# Matched case-insensitively on word boundaries.
#
# Applies to first-person original output only. Verbatim third-party text
# (testimonials, quotes, reviews) is immutable: never rewrite a quote to fit this list.
#
# Trimmed from 84 to 49 by removing normal English words. Keeping common words on a
# banned list trains you to ignore the list, which costs more than the words save.

# --- AI tells and LLM cliches (16) ---
embarked
delved
delving
delve
tapestry
treasure trove
shed light
deep understanding
intricate
resonate
foster
cultivate
elucidate
unravel
underscores
testament

# --- Marketing hype and corporate buzzwords (33) ---
invaluable
relentless
groundbreaking
enlightening
esteemed
endeavour
elevate
offerings
leverage
synergy
empower
unleash
unlock
pivotal
amplify
seamlessly
harness
streamlined
effortlessly
cutting-edge
spearhead
bolster
at the forefront
game-changer
best-in-class
revolutionary
transformative
next-generation
state-of-the-art
revolutionize
paramount
peril
adhere
