AI Words to Avoid or Use Sparingly in Your Posts
A Running List of AI Words and Phrases that Make Your Writing Sound Like AI
Crafting impactful and engaging content requires careful word choice—especially with the help of AI. Overused phrases can dilute your message, making it feel generic or impersonal. This guide offers a comprehensive list of AI-related phrases to avoid or use sparingly, along with actionable tips for improving your writing.
AI Phrases to Avoid or Use Sparingly
Here’s the full list of words and phrases to minimize. They’re not inherently bad but can come across as overdone or robotic if overused:
Aligns
All things considered
Aims to explore
As a consequence
As a matter of fact
As previously mentioned
As such
As a result
At the end of the day
At this point in time
Augmenting human potential
Be that as it may
Bridging the gap
By the same token
Comprehensive approach
Consequently
Crucial role in determining
Cutting-edge
Cutting-edge solutions
Delve
Delve into
Disruptive forces
Disruptive technology
Driving force behind
Driving impactful results
Driving innovation
Dynamic shift
Due to the fact that
Empower
Empowering change
End-to-end solution
Enhanced capabilities
For example
For instance
For the purpose of
Future-proof
Furthermore
Game-changer
Game-changing technologies
Given the fact that
Groundbreaking
Harnessing
Holistically designed
Holistic approach
However
Impacting
In accordance with
In addition to
In anticipation of
In essence
In light of
In light of the above
In line with
In order to
In proximity to
In relation to
In summary
In terms of
In today’s ever-evolving world
In today’s society
In view of
In the absence of
In the aftermath of
In the battle against
In the context of
In the course of
In the defense of
In the development of
In the enhancement of
In the event that
In the face of
In the final analysis
In the fight against
In the growth of
In the midst of
In the preservation of
In the presence of
In the process of
In the promotion of
In the protection of
In the pursuit of
In the quest for
In the realm of
In the search for
In the struggle for
In the wake of
Innovative solution
Iterative advancements
Iterative process
It goes without saying
It is important to note that
Key differentiator
Last but not least
Leading the charge
Leverage (as a verb)
Let’s explore
Master
Mastery
Mastering
Maximizing potential
Moreover
Multifaceted
Needless to say
Next-gen
Notable works include
On the other hand
Optimize
Paradigm shift
Pertaining to
Pioneering
Pioneering change
Play a significant role in shaping
Pivotal moment
Pushing the boundaries
Quinoa (in non-food contexts)
Redefining
Remarked
Revolutionize
Revolutionizing
Robust framework
Scalable
Seamless integration
Seamlessly integrated
Showcasing
State-of-the-art
Streamline
Sustainable
Synergy
Tapestry (non-literal)
Testament
Therefore
Thought leader
To illustrate
To put it simply
To sum up
Today’s fast-paced world
Tragically
Transformational journey
Transformative
Thus
Under these circumstances
Unparalleled insights
Unprecedented opportunities
Unlocking potential
Visionary approach
With regard to
With respect to
With that being said
With this in mind
Why These Words Matter
Overuse Reduces Impact: Buzzwords like “game-changer” lose their meaning when repeated often. Be specific about what makes your content stand out.
Clarity Is Key: Replace formal phrases like “in accordance with” with simple alternatives like “based on” or “due to.”
Avoid AI-Speak: Writing that feels robotic alienates readers. Opt for conversational, approachable language.
Show Personality: Engage your audience with relatable anecdotes or clear, descriptive examples.
Tips for Better Writing
Be Specific: Replace vague buzzwords with details. Instead of “cutting-edge tool,” say, “This app reduces rendering time by 40%.”
Use Active Voice: “AI improves workflows” is clearer than “Workflows are improved by AI.”
Vary Your Phrasing: A mix of sentence structures keeps content dynamic and engaging.
Write for Your Reader: Think of your audience as peers—keep it friendly and approachable.
Training Custom GPTs
For those working with AI tools, this list is invaluable. By training your GPT to avoid overused phrases, you ensure that its output feels natural, clear, and relatable.
By keeping this guide in mind, you’ll produce content that resonates, engages, and connects—whether it’s for your own writing or AI-generated outputs.
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This article was written by Jenna Gaidusek, founder of AI for Interior Designers™, and enhanced using ChatGPT.