day-to-day
noun
plural day-to-days
: a usual routine that occurs each day
… a feeling of hope and adventure that many of us lack in our day-to-day.—
Nathan Mattise
Nathan MattiseBut the woman is fearless, living life in a perpetual state of curiosity despite her repetitive day-to-day.—Alex Suskind
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Once a year, the editors of New York set out to make the day-to-day task of living in this city easier for our readers — both those who have been here since birth and those who are still discovering (and adjusting to) its peculiarities and price tags.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Through all the day-to-day noise that can affect investors’ opinions, stock prices tend to move with the direction of corporate profits over the long term.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The members’ day-to-day duties include cleaning surfaces, clearing snow and ice, collecting and taking out trash, welcoming residents and guests and organizing signing for and receiving packages.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The study further indicates that a significant share of workers perceive a gap between leadership expectations and employees’ day-to-day experiences (López, Rethinking Change Management, 2025).
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Through all the day-to-day noise that can affect investors’ opinions, stock prices tend to move with the direction of corporate profits over the long term.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The members’ day-to-day duties include cleaning surfaces, clearing snow and ice, collecting and taking out trash, welcoming residents and guests and organizing signing for and receiving packages.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The study further indicates that a significant share of workers perceive a gap between leadership expectations and employees’ day-to-day experiences (López, Rethinking Change Management, 2025).
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Day-to-day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day-to-day. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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