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as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
an author with a knack for finding something of interest in the most prosaic details of suburban life
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as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life
my job at the TV station dealt with the much more prosaic business of cleaning the floors
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Recent Examples of prosaic
Sure, the supporting cast is as bland as a Dodger Dog and the stages as prosaic as Dodger Stadium.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2025
But here, its manifestation feels both vague and surprisingly prosaic.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
In the face of that chilling, prosaic nightmare, all Perkins can do is laugh.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025
Mazen al-Hamada’s relatives learned of his death in a more prosaic way: photographs from the military morgue circulated on social media.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2025
But here, its manifestation feels both vague and surprisingly prosaic.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
In the face of that chilling, prosaic nightmare, all Perkins can do is laugh.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025
Mazen al-Hamada’s relatives learned of his death in a more prosaic way: photographs from the military morgue circulated on social media.
—Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosaic
Adjective
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So refreshing to see out of ordinary kitchen design.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Oliver is closer to ordinary than dominant on a game-by-game basis, while DeWayne Carter was a healthy scratch in the playoffs.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lynch’s blend of mundane details heightened by dream logic was there from the very beginning.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Their philosophy centered on reimagining the mundane in ways that challenge perception, invite interaction and infuse humor into urban spaces.—
Courtney Lane,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Seeing the color Olo needed specific stimulation to push the vision beyond its normal limits.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Such intimidation may be normal in Putin's Russia, not in the civilized world!—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For example, the fires in New Jersey this week have been part of trend: So far in 2025, New Jersey has experienced nearly twice as many wildfires as usual.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Oil Shampoo Add a few drops of rosemary oil to your shampoo and wash your hair as usual.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This means the storm was no longer feeding off ocean waters, and did not have the structural characteristics of a typical hurricane anymore.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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In a typical spring, apply the herbicide in early to mid-April.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Female astronauts have become commonplace enough that the fact that the crew is composed entirely of women doesn’t immediately cause a sensation.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
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Tory Burch chose color-blocking as the preferred mode of expression and took commonplace pieces to new heights (a sequined swimsuit was the talk of the town after the label’s runway presentation).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The American Public Health Association says that as global average temperatures rise, these trends will continue and make allergies an increasing public health concern.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Thresholds For Degree Programs Established Another provision establishes the minimum average number of graduates that degree programs at state colleges and universities must produce over a three-year period.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Prosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosaic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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