1. to make something ordinary, commonplace, or lacking in originality or interest
Usage: transitive verb; often used in literary or critical contexts

Examples

• The constant repetition of the phrase in advertising tends to banalize its original meaning.
• Critics argued that the film banalizes a serious historical event.
• Mass production can banalize even the most innovative design.
• She worried that discussing the profound concept too casually would banalize it.
• The overuse of the metaphor in popular culture has banalizes its impact.
• Marketing campaigns often banalize complex social issues to appeal to wider audiences.