1
as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
a commonplace occurrence
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2
as in ubiquitous
often observed or encountered
the large corporate mergers that have become commonplace
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as in cliche
used or heard so often as to be dull
a thriller that uses the commonplace plot twist of the evil twin
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as in cliché
an idea or expression that has been used by many people
the familiar summertime commonplace that "It's not the heat, it's the humidity"
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Recent Examples of commonplace
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Now, experts are warning that judges overlooking AI hallucinations in court filings could easily become commonplace, especially in the typically overwhelmed lower courts.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Tour ’74 was Dylan’s first-ever arena tour—a rock commonplace by 1974 that had not even been imaginable in 1966.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
So it’s become commonplace to see guys sporting a stack of bracelets or even their grandmother’s strand of pearls or a diamond tennis bracelet.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
Now, experts are warning that judges overlooking AI hallucinations in court filings could easily become commonplace, especially in the typically overwhelmed lower courts.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
Noun
Putting them all together in one attack exploit, however, is far from commonplace.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Tour ’74 was Dylan’s first-ever arena tour—a rock commonplace by 1974 that had not even been imaginable in 1966.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonplace
Adjective
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What once felt like science fiction is soon going to become totally normal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Boeing’s uncrewed spacecraft fits in normal rocket fairings, or nosecones, and has flown five times on United Launch Alliance Atlas V rockets, once on SpaceX Falcon 9 and once on Falcon Heavy.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The ubiquitous television graphics, TRUMP-PUTIN SUMMIT, with fluttering American and Russian flags.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Nostalgic visitors will find that Jack in the Box’s signature tacos are still on the menu, but its once ubiquitous clown mascot is mostly missing, relegated to the pantheon of bygone fast-food icons along with Burger Chef.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Clinging to that cliche is causing a crisis, one that presents the most tangible threat to the Astros’ pursuit of an American League West title.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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However, the cliche’ of southern hospitality has proven true, both personally and professionally.—
Joshua D. Smeltzer,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The big names brought national attention to the theft ring, but other targets slipped by the news media, just as an ordinary burglary might.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
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The result: bright spaces designed to uplift students in moments as ordinary as going to the bathroom.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The eat-in kitchen has your usual niceties — a stainless-steel farmhouse sink, quartz counters, a walk-in pantry — while the three bedrooms upstairs all are comfortably sized.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
21 Aug. 2025
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Johnston said departments are more likely to be affected than the council, which should leave the group to focus on its usual work.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Several leaders described the pressure of being both highly visible and easily stereotyped.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Their negative stereotyped reputation seems to follow them like ageism follows older employees or sexism follows female employees.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Speed: Choose a plan with enough download and upload speed for your typical use.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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David Raya came and collected a corner with typical calmness, using a quick throw to release Martin Odegaard into a four-on-four counter-attack.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Grounded in a strong sense of place, powerful performances speak volumes without excess dialogue in an atmosphere both familiar and uncanny.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
23 Aug. 2025
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Instead of the familiar voiceover from Carrie’s column, each episode is framed by the text of this novel, depicting Carrie as a Victorian woman choosing between suitors.—
Ginny Hogan
August 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Commonplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonplace. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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