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Which of the following is the synonym of the term "HACKNEYED"?

Correct Option: 3
  1. Important: Incorrect. 'Hackneyed' does not refer to something of significance or importance.
  2. Horrible: Incorrect. While 'hackneyed' can have negative connotations, it specifically refers to something being overused and not necessarily being 'horrible'.
  3. Clichéd: Correct. 'Hackneyed' precisely means something that is overused to the point of being trite or clichéd, losing its original impact or novelty.
  4. Heightened: Incorrect. 'Hackneyed' does not imply an increase in intensity or level.

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