as in usual
often observed or encountered
lives in a common or garden row house in a nondescript suburb of London
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Recent Examples of common or garden
English thyme, another variety of T. vulgaris, is often referred to as common or garden thyme and is noted for having the most robust flavor.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
If all goes well, the spray could not only become a mainstay of medical kits on the battlefield and hospitals, but also eventually could become part of a common or garden first aid kit.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
There [are a] lot of common or garden-variety Democrats who don't understand what the DNC does.
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Josh Siegel,
Washington Examiner,
28 May 2020
Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps — infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited.
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Leslie Felperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2020
Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding.
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Washington Post,
18 Sep. 2019
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
If all goes well, the spray could not only become a mainstay of medical kits on the battlefield and hospitals, but also eventually could become part of a common or garden first aid kit.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
There [are a] lot of common or garden-variety Democrats who don't understand what the DNC does.
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Josh Siegel,
Washington Examiner,
28 May 2020
Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps — infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited.
—
Leslie Felperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2020
Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding.
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Washington Post,
18 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common or garden
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As Strong spoke with state reporters this week on campus, her answers were even more clipped than usual, almost terse.
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Thirteen-year-old MGP rye bottled at 112 proof is a recipe for success, a classic rye style that is aged for longer than usual and bottled at a higher proof, which means less dilution, more flavor, and a deeper palate.
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The bottom line High CD interest rates are ubiquitous this June, and that's unlikely to change now that the Federal Reserve has issued yet another interest rate pause.
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The department store is rethinking its approach to luxury, as consumers are now pushing back against a decade of increasingly standardized and ubiquitous products.
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The most common way to enrich uranium is by spinning uranium gas in a centrifuge, where lighter U-235 separates from the heavier U-238.
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The most common reason was to make more money.
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Construction outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has become a familiar sight in downtown Dallas since July 2025.
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The park has seven lands − all tied to franchises kids are already familiar with.
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The Heat also has the ability to purchase an additional second-round pick or sell its second-round selection, which has become commonplace over the years.
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Rather than being exceptions, such landmarks are commonplace in Cambridge.
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This high-impact look is a bit out of the ordinary for the star, save for that show-stopping blue eye makeup look—a literal something blue—to conclude The Drama press in April.
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My situation was, on some level, achingly ordinary.
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Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.
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Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.
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Sox general manager Chris Getz is simply giving more opportunities to his prospects after recently giving Rikuu Nishida a brief taste of the majors.
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The budget projects the district’s unrestricted general fund will end this year at $62 million in the red.
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“Common or garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20or%20garden. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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