the order of the day

noun phrase

: a characteristic or activity that is common during a particular period of time or in a particular situation
Change was very much the order of the day in that time in our country's history.
At the resort's outdoor café, bathing suits and sandals are the order of the day.

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Legibility is the order of the day, with a matte black dial, extended use of Super LumiNova C3 lume, the minimal dive bezel, and an anti-reflective coating on the domed sapphire. Andy Boxall, Wired News, 29 July 2025 The paradox of leadership today is that while immediate problem-solving is often the order of the day, taking time to think is equally, if not more, crucial for long-term success. Karyn Gallant, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Bare-knuckle brawling and vicious bone breaks are the order of the day, and Ziam looks like a perfect summer popcorn flick. PC Magazine, 4 July 2025 The reputation of the T was in the tank, ridership was down, and derailments, delays and debacles were the order of the day. Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the order of the day

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“The order of the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20order%20of%20the%20day. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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