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as in everyday
having to do with the practical details of regular life
they didn't want to be bothered with mundane concerns like doing the dishes while on vacation
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as in temporal
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven
a period for reflection and penitence, when spiritual concerns should take precedence over those that are mundane
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Recent Examples of mundane
Humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, smartphones, smart home devices, and even something as mundane as a TV remote or a coffee machine all share a quiet commonality.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
The solutions that kirigamoids solve don’t have to be dramatic ones, when even seemingly mundane ones can still save people from trauma and even death.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Although many workers detest checking their inboxes—often flooded with mundane inquiries and spam emails—some executives go straight to their unreads each morning.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Not the fear of an actor out of her element, or the more mundane fear of a victim being chased around by an ax-wielding maniac.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
The solutions that kirigamoids solve don’t have to be dramatic ones, when even seemingly mundane ones can still save people from trauma and even death.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Although many workers detest checking their inboxes—often flooded with mundane inquiries and spam emails—some executives go straight to their unreads each morning.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Not the fear of an actor out of her element, or the more mundane fear of a victim being chased around by an ax-wielding maniac.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mundane
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From supportive tennis shoes and everyday sneakers to cozy slippers and cold-weather boots, these styles are designed to keep you light on your feet.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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With a zip-top closure and durable fabric lining, this purse is high on our list for stylish, everyday wear.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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The researchers were trying to test a concept known as temporal discontinuity, in which a brief amount of time passes between the introduction of an item and the assignment of its name.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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Of course, school felt like a temporal abyss for a lot of young people, especially those who were violently singled out for their differences.—
Alex Jovanovich,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Howard Stern, then a rising shock jock on terrestrial radio, went all in, calling for Goetz to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The other factor is the origin of the organic material itself—marine plants are more likely to become oil, whereas terrestrial plants are more likely to become gas.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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As a pattern of intimidation, isolation, humiliation and controlling behavior, coercive control can be as damaging as physical abuse.—
Oona Metz,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Felton’s confessions, both to his father and to police, were corroborated by location data and physical evidence, the complaint says.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Not quite plant, not quite animal; delicious and wild and rare.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, dogs were more likely to respond to animal stimuli than to non-animal stimuli.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
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This was his Leviathan, an earthly sovereign power that humans rationally create to escape the chaos of the state of nature.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sátántangó’s desolate landscapes, dominated by mud, wind, and overcast skies, summoned a vision of earthly purgatory unrivaled in almost all of cinema.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Farther east, the Czech Republic, including the pretty UNESCO spa town of Karlovy Vary, is highlighted, as is the vibrant Polish city of Wroclaw and the 18 Michelin Guide restaurants to be found in the other-worldly landscape of Cappadocia, Turkey.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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While in prison for blasphemy, Lee had a risqué vision of Adam and Eve, and concluded that celibacy was the cure for worldly temptation.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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He has been charged with two counts of assault and battery, one to cause serious bodily injury and another on a person over the age of 60.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Key Takeaways Oranges and orange juice are rich in vitamin C, which is key for supporting the immune system, tissue repair, and other bodily functions.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Mundane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mundane. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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