COMMON OR GARDEN Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

common or garden

adjective

Definition of common or garden

chiefly British

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 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. — 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. — Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for common or garden

Adjective

But Sunday’s season opener, going up against a Tennessee Titans team now led by Saleh, has a more doomsday feel than usual for the Jets.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Simmons went eclectic, surrounding himself with guest musicians and exploring sounds beyond the band’s usual territory.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of usual

Adjective

Le Labo’s Santal has had us all in a chokehold for more than five years now—the scent is expensive, floral, ubiquitous.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
Supersonic speeds are ubiquitous for spaceflight, as spacecraft have to surpass the speed of sound in order to reach orbit after a rocket launch.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of ubiquitous

Adjective

Designed for limp, oily, and dull hair, the color-safe formula washes away stubborn dirt and grime—common culprits of flat waves—while a lineup of amino acids work to soften and strengthen strands.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
And because the loss of brain cells is also a feature of more common conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, the approach may have applications beyond Huntington’s.

— Claudia Metzler-Baddeley, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of common

Adjective

In addition to sharing that expertise with Mexican cartels, the use of drones in Colombia has also become commonplace among FARC dissident groups.

— Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Sponsored telecasting means free, over-the-air telecasts—the kind that were commonplace before cable television, when people placed antennas on their televisions or roofs to pick up signals from a handful of channels.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of commonplace

Adjective

McCuin has only good speed and ordinary size, but his route savvy, ball skills and competitive toughness separate him on tape.

— Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Europol does not keep statistics on nihilistic violent extremism because definitions of it differ and acts can fall into the category of ordinary criminality as well as terrorism.

— Lorne Cook, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of ordinary

Adjective

Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.

— Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025

Definition of household

Adjective

The widespread belief was Clippers general manager Trent Redden would fill that role, but the team has not publicly revealed its plans.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
That equation represents a much more general concept that can be applied to all sorts of figures and spatial dimensions.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026

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