List v1.0 · updated 2026-10-19
The 40 tells
The words, phrases and habits the checker flags. Each one has a page: why readers notice it, an example before and after, and what to write instead.
23 Words
Single words and word families that readers now link with machine-written copy.
- 01Delve"Delve"
- 02Elevate"Elevate"
- 03Seamless"Seamless"
- 04Unlock"Unlock"
- 05Empower"Empower"
- 06Leverage"Leverage"
- 07Tapestry"Tapestry"
- 08Testament"Testament"
- 09Landscape"Landscape"
- 10Navigate"Navigate"
- 11Robust"Robust"
- 12Pivotal"Pivotal"
- 13Vibrant"Vibrant"
- 14Meticulous"Meticulous"
- 15Foster"Foster"
- 16Embark on a journey"Embark on a journey"
- 17Game-changer"Game-changer"
- 18Cutting-edge"Cutting-edge"
- 19World-class"World-class"
- 20Streamline and solutions"Streamline and solutions"
- 21Revolutionize"Revolutionize"
- 22Showcase"Showcase"
- 23Tailored and curated"Tailored and curated"
11 Phrases
Stock lines and sentence shapes that could sit on any page.
- 24In today's fast-paced worldOpener that fits any page
- 25When it comes toThroat-clearing
- 26Look no furtherStock sales line
- 27Whether you're X or Y"Whether you're X or Y"
- 28We've got you covered"We've got you covered"
- 29Not just X, it's Y"Not just X, it's Y"
- 30More than just"More than just X"
- 31The result? A question, then the answerQuestion, then answer
- 32Here's the thingFake intimacy
- 33At the end of the daySummary closer
- 34Industry-leadingSuperlative with nothing behind it
6 Shape and punctuation
Habits of rhythm and punctuation, counted across the whole text.
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