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Words such as these are often used without attribution to [[WP:Promotion|promote the subject of an article]], while neither imparting nor plainly summarizing verifiable information. They are known as "peacock terms" by Wikipedia contributors.<ref name="peacock">The template {{tl|Peacock term}} is available for inline notation of such language where used inappropriately.</ref> Instead of making unprovable proclamations about a subject's importance, use facts and attribution to demonstrate that importance. | Words such as these are often used without attribution to [[WP:Promotion|promote the subject of an article]], while neither imparting nor plainly summarizing verifiable information. They are known as "peacock terms" by Wikipedia contributors.<ref name="peacock">The template {{tl|Peacock term}} is available for inline notation of such language where used inappropriately.</ref> Instead of making unprovable proclamations about a subject's importance, use facts and attribution to demonstrate that importance. | ||