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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
we're just an everyday family, with a dog and a cat and bills to pay
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as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life
even the richest man in town has to do such everyday tasks as shaving his face and brushing his teeth
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as in casual
not designed to be worn only on special occasions
everyday clothes will be fine for this party
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as in usual
often observed or encountered
the book provides solutions to everyday problems
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Recent Examples of everyday
From schools to society What does autism acceptance look like in everyday practice?
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Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
This is the rare film that looks at wartime life in Germany with a focus on everyday Germans, specifically.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Developed by a team of scientists from the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF), the new filter reportedly traps the fibers shed during everyday laundry.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
European Linen Fitted Tank & European Linen Pants Effortless style meets everyday practicality with this versatile duo.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
This is the rare film that looks at wartime life in Germany with a focus on everyday Germans, specifically.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Developed by a team of scientists from the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF), the new filter reportedly traps the fibers shed during everyday laundry.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
European Linen Fitted Tank & European Linen Pants Effortless style meets everyday practicality with this versatile duo.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for everyday
Recent Examples of Synonyms for everyday
Adjective
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Calls to the ships’ operators outside normal working hours either weren’t answered or weren’t immediately returned.—
Julian Lee,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sanoja has primarily played third base this season, with seven of his nine starts coming there, but his last two starts came in center field on Thursday (to give normal starter Jakob Marsee his first day off from the field) and left field on Friday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Creators capture not only performance clips but also everything else about their Coachella experience, from the glamorous brand events and freebies to the more mundane bathroom lines and food options.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Despite the accomplishments, Artemis II astronauts had to contend with a more mundane problem -- a malfunctioning space toilet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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Jamie’s blends retail with a casual bistro atmosphere.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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For attorneys in an overcrowded marketplace, in a city with casual ethics and a weakness for flamboyance, an outlandish sales pitch can be the best way to break through.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here, in this new context, their large eyes did not seem wide with their usual wonder but swollen with grief and disbelief.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The critical shipping route, responsible for moving a significant share of the world’s oil, has slowed to a fraction of its usual volume amid the war.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
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Trump implicitly understands that chutzpah is necessary to transcend ordinary constraints and achieve heroic, even mythic stature.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the end, the defeat of Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s autocratic prime minister, required not just an ordinary election campaign or new messaging but rather the construction of a broad, diverse, and patriotic grassroots social movement.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Though Fleury turned over the net to Gustavsson and Wallstedt on the ice, the 41-year-old with the second-most wins in NHL history has stayed around the team this season as a practice goalie and with an informal front office role as a player development advisor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The site plan for 1st Street Farms includes a range of outdoor amenities such as a multi-use turf field designed for youth sports and community programming, landscaped gardens and walking paths, and open green space for informal recreation and seasonal events.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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But now the ubiquitous surrogate has resigned from office and suspended his gubernatorial campaign—blowing the California governor’s race wide open.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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The release of the iPod marked an inflection point for the company, when its products began to be ubiquitous and market-defining.—
Corina Vanek,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Monday's highs are only in the 50s, and frost or freeze advisories are possible by Tuesday morning with lows in the mid-30s, which is the average low in early December.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The average Social Security retirement benefit in 2026 is just $2,071 per month.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Everyday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyday. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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