As a noun:
* The movie was full of cliches like the "damsel in distress" trope.
* Her writing was so predictable, it was riddled with cliches.
* The speaker used a few cliches, but they were effective in conveying his message.
As an adjective:
* The story was cliche, with predictable plot twists and character archetypes.
* His jokes were so cliche that they fell flat.
* She gave a cliche speech about following your dreams.
As a verb:
* The writer tried to cliche his way through the story, but it didn't work.
* The director cliched the scene with a slow-motion shot of the hero walking away.
Using "cliche" in a more nuanced way:
* The movie was full of tired cliches, but the acting was so good it didn't matter.
* Even though it's a cliche, the saying "time heals all wounds" is often true.
* His speech was cliche in its delivery, but the message was heartfelt and sincere.
It's important to use "cliche" in a way that accurately reflects its meaning and the intended tone. Do you have a specific context in mind for how you want to use the word?