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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3
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
Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Congress could also impose penalties for spurious contract award disputes, which have become commonplace as a business strategy, as such disputes open the possibility that losing companies can compete again for the contract.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
Neumann was a lifelong social democrat whose writings evince neither sympathy for Soviet communism nor any whiff of the fellow-traveling commonplace among radicals during the 1930s and 1940s.
—William E. Scheuerman, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2013
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Adjective
But for me, the trip to Antarctica followed in the snowy footsteps of my relatives, who traveled there decades earlier, long before civilian travel became commonplace, writes Caroline Eubanks.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Congress could also impose penalties for spurious contract award disputes, which have become commonplace as a business strategy, as such disputes open the possibility that losing companies can compete again for the contract.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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
Neumann was a lifelong social democrat whose writings evince neither sympathy for Soviet communism nor any whiff of the fellow-traveling commonplace among radicals during the 1930s and 1940s.
—William E. Scheuerman, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonplace
Adjective
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Seeing the color Olo needed specific stimulation to push the vision beyond its normal limits.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Such intimidation may be normal in Putin's Russia, not in the civilized world!—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The once notoriously secretive Ministry of State Security now commands a massive following on Chinese social media, with near-daily commentaries, short videos or even comic strips sounding the alarm about supposedly ubiquitous threats to the country.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Liberty Mutual has a ubiquitous presence on television, and Jenna Lebel, Liberty Mutual’s CMO for its U.S. retail markets, believes the high engagement of women’s sports fans will be incredibly beneficial for both sides.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2025
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All while staying far, far away from the tropes and cliches associated with your typical medical drama.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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His candor bucks convention, running against the constant cliches or coachspeak from his counterparts.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Oliver is closer to ordinary than dominant on a game-by-game basis, while DeWayne Carter was a healthy scratch in the playoffs.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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So refreshing to see out of ordinary kitchen design.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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For example, the fires in New Jersey this week have been part of trend: So far in 2025, New Jersey has experienced nearly twice as many wildfires as usual.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Oil Shampoo Add a few drops of rosemary oil to your shampoo and wash your hair as usual.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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At the time, Latinos were often cast in stereotyped roles with heavy accents and largely denied the opportunity to direct features.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The house is typical of the modest cottages built in the area, with a front gable and adjacent porch over the main entry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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Metal roofing: $17.48 (Home Depot) Metal roofing is easy to work with and is much more durable than typical roof shingles.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Kaye’s version, if the full title isn’t clear enough, has a familiar outline: First-gen immigrants become parents in the West, hoping their sacrifices will be rewarded with a doctor or lawyer child; child goes another way; conflict ensues.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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In so doing, Francis' steps did not always follow familiar paths.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Commonplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonplace. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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