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
  • Incorporate burgundy blazers and outerwear into your wardrobe to break from your usual black and brown styles.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Beer is bringing four cosmetics to the Item Shop, with her cats Mookie and Maple being more cuddly than usual with their tails intertwined.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • On the third floor lounge, plush furry blankets reminiscent of Greenland's ubiquitous sealskin clothing make the space cozy, though everything feels polished and put together.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The brand’s Neoprene accessories and carryalls have become ubiquitous in airports, offices and on city streets, while styles like its Dakota backpack have achieved cult and viral status online.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The vaccine is licensed for use against Ebola virus disease caused by the Zaire strain -- a different, more common type of Ebola virus.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Since sucking betel nuts is not common today, Brumm partnered with Professor Roger Papke, a neuropharmacological researcher at the University of Florida, to test whether the action could cause a drug effect ancient humans may have desired.
    Pien Huang, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Such respectability politics are familiar to outsiders everywhere.
    Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Whitley had just made the all-too-familiar drive home from Statesboro to Atlanta, just over three hours on Interstates 16 and 75.
    Jack Leo, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In the weeks that followed, tethered and untethered surveillance drones became commonplace at campaign rallies and large events at the White House complex.
    Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Readiness Gap Advanced AI models, cloud infrastructure and security tools are becoming commonplace.
    Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Now, with growing bipartisan opposition to the rapid buildout of data centers suggest that even ordinary residents of communities and voters have increased power to help pace the frontier from the bottom up.
    Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Still, this trip could answer questions that eventually affect far more ordinary electric vehicles.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 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
  • According to reports in September 2025, CATL’s European general manager Matt Shen informed that the company had been aiming to start production in late 2025 or early 2026.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • After receiving a letter of protest, President Meyer summoned a general meeting on November 23.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Common or garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20or%20garden. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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