common or garden

Definition of common or gardennext
chiefly British

Example Sentences

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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
  • Moore’s frayed, full-volume, Barbie-pink ball gown with a distressed bow was a break from her usual structured looks.
    Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Warming the roof of the mouth—for example, by pressing the tongue against the palate or drinking a room-temperature beverage—can hasten recovery from brain freeze by allowing blood vessels and sensory nerves to return to their usual state.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s no denying the ubiquitous allure to Jo Malone London blends—with a handful of perfumes across six fragrance families, there’s certainly an aroma for everyone.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Only that one day in the mid-aughts, his name was suddenly as ubiquitous as the celebrity who inspired it.
    Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • While shootings involving indiscriminate killings are not common, the country has seen an uptick in high-profile shooting deaths in recent years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The common spaces are places to linger, from the yellow parlor room to the quiet library.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Financial firms are now gearing up to jump into the market in a different way, as executives like Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon and KKR's Waldemar Szlezak see AI equipment attaining familiar money-making characteristics.
    Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • If this sounds like a familiar issue to you, pack some extra Tylenol to be safe.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The three will open Terruño Ancestral Spirits in the LoDo space later this month, showcasing spirits from their native Mexico along with traditional dishes beyond the Tex-Mex style that has become commonplace in the states.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • This situation risks becoming commonplace, even if it’s regulated.
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Kurt's key takeaways What caught my attention here is how ordinary the problem is.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • For a growing number of Charlotte-area homeowners, the path to foreclosure can start with something as ordinary as a missed paycheck, a medical setback or a rising monthly bill.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
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
Adjective
  • The general managers described Garcia as Sanchez’s husband and as a hardworking, dedicated family man who supported not only his family in New York but also back in his home country, Colombia.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Carr's connection to the job was through Bruins general manager Darrick Yray, an offensive assistant and an assistant director of football operations at Fresno State during Carr's prolific career with the Bulldogs.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Common or garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20or%20garden. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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