5 Words That Instantly Flag Your Text as AI
If you're using 'delve', 'tapestry', or 'robust', you might want to reconsider your vocabulary choices.
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Sarah Jenkins
September 28, 2026 • 3 min read
Language models have particular vocabularies they favor. If you overuse these words, human readers and AI detectors will instantly flag your writing.
- Delve: The absolute biggest offender. Use "explore" or "examine."
- Tapestry: AI loves "rich tapestries." Avoid this metaphor entirely.
- Robust: Unless you are talking about software architecture or coffee, don't use it.