The "Sounds Like AI" Cheat Sheet

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1	The "Sounds Like AI" Cheat Sheet: Structural Tells

2	These patterns are harder to spot but readers feel them instantly.
3	The tell	What it looks like
4	The contrast flip	It's not X, it's Y. / "You're not just doing X — you're doing Y."
5	Fake depth phrases	It's a delicate balance… / "There's no one-size-fits-all answer…" / "The nuance here is important…"
6	Omniscient transition	It's worth noting that in most industries… / "In most organizations, leaders tend to…"
7	Stacked em dashes for drama	Senior leaders, supervisors, and employees all get X — and they get Y.
8	The significance creep	stands/serves as, is a testament to, vital/significant/crucial, symbolizing its ongoing importance
9	Overly promotional framing	boasts a, vibrant, rich, profound, nestled in the heart of, renowned, groundbreaking
10	Legacy/outlook sandwich	Despite its challenges… Challenges and Legacy… Future Outlook…
11	The 'physical' tell	___ was a physical blow. / "___ had a physical presence."
12	Signpost overload	Here's the key takeaway. / "The most important thing is." / "Here's what you need to know."
13	Profound fragment stack	Short sentences. That try to feel deep. Isolated. For effect. Like this.
14	Triple adjective stacking	vibrant, dynamic, and innovative / "comprehensive, holistic, and impactful"
15	The 'as a result' loop	X happened. As a result, Y followed. Consequently, Z occurred.
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