How to Use run-of-the-mill in a Sentence
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And these aren't just your run-of-the-mill, overstock duds.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 22 Apr. 2023
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The event was more than just a run-of-the-mill car show, as turned out to be the case last year.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 June 2023
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Don't be fooled—this isn't your run-of-the-mill cheesecake.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Garland broke his jaw on what looked like a run-of-the-mill play.
—Tom Withers, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024
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And its no run-of-the-mill piece of decor that was churned out of a factory.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
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And these aren’t just your run-of-the-mill dishes, either.
—Brittany Natale, Redbook, 30 June 2023
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That’s not bad for a run-of-the-mill franchise, but the O’s are one of MLB’s winningest teams.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
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Mark and his entourage look like run-of-the-mill rich people.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
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The fries were thin and crispy—very run-of-the-mill restaurant fries—served with ketchup and garlic aioli.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
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Chances are, your case of RSV will feel quite similar to a run-of-the-mill cold.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 30 Sep. 2024
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This is not your run-of-the-mill Game 7 Saturday night.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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The questions might be run-of-the-mill and not seem very insightful.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Just your run-of-the-mill, generic eggs from a grocery store chain.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
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The latter is your run-of-the-mill loudmouth psychopath.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
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The hip length, cap sleeve, and delicate cut-outs set it apart from run-of-the-mill spring shirts.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
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But their wealth didn't come from run-of-the-mill business dealings.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
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So is there any truth to this idea that the fish in the Swift are somehow smarter than your run-of-the-mill trout elsewhere in the state?
—Billy Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Apr. 2023
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Using a hot celebrity and a pun to make a pair of run-of-the-mill jeans popular?
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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Monos Carry-on Pro This isn’t your basic, run-of-the-mill carry-on.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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That’s all thanks to oligo-hyaluronic acid, which isn’t just any run-of-the-mill hyaluronic acid.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024
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There are your run-of-the-mill, garden variety NBA blowouts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
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There’s your run-of-the-mill bottled water, but there’s also a load of health buzzwords to parse through.
—USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2023
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Taylor Swift is neither a civilian nor a run-of-the-mill celebrity.
—Vulture, 26 Oct. 2023
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Dressed in an Arc'teryx vest and jeans, Ruf, 36, could pass for any run-of-the-mill headhunter on a casual Friday.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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These aren’t your run-of-the-mill trinkets – these are statement pieces that might just set the whole block whispering.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
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This isn't your run-of-the-mill chicken and broccoli casserole.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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It can be worn draped open like your run-of-the-mill cardigan, or knot the handy ties in the front or back for a different vibe each time.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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One reason for targeting Ashaal could have been run-of-the-mill avarice.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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But on Thursday, Zendaya confirmed that this is not just run-of-the-mill thematic method dressing.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
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Unlike a regular run-of-the-mill hoodie, this one has a plethora of secure pockets.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
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