1
as in usual
often observed or encountered
not content with the quotidian quarrels that other couples had, they had rows that shook the entire neighborhood
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as in daily
occurring, done, produced, or appearing every day
plagued by a quotidian coughing fit, the result of years of smoking
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Recent Examples of quotidian
Dust can be almost poetic—a dust of powder across the cheeks or a dusting of snow on the trees—but the quotidian necessity of how to eliminate dust is not.
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Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
There is perhaps no better way to romance the most quotidian of self-care tasks—bathing—than by performing the daily ritual inside of a sculpture.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Edickson, Frandy, Orianny and Yerian — out of the classroom, showing us moments of intimacy with their families and friends while also giving us a slice of quotidian life in Cabarete.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
In a refrain that should strike a familiar chord with Netflix investors, Neumann emphasized that more quotidian partnerships aren’t necessarily a great fit for the service.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
There is perhaps no better way to romance the most quotidian of self-care tasks—bathing—than by performing the daily ritual inside of a sculpture.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Edickson, Frandy, Orianny and Yerian — out of the classroom, showing us moments of intimacy with their families and friends while also giving us a slice of quotidian life in Cabarete.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
In a refrain that should strike a familiar chord with Netflix investors, Neumann emphasized that more quotidian partnerships aren’t necessarily a great fit for the service.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotidian
Adjective
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Flick was aware of what lay in store for his team and asked them to play a more pragmatic game than usual.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 5th House of Creativity, your voice carries more impact than usual.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sports Edition is The Athletic’s first-ever game, a daily puzzle designed for players to find connections between 16 words on the game board.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs’ approach has largely been solid this season, often yielding plenty of run-scoring chances on a daily basis.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This ubiquitous technology came from our understanding of quantum physics.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Android Android cellphones have become as ubiquitous as iPhones in modern years, but the company didn’t start out in the phone game.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Time, for instance, is a fundamental concept that is at once enigmatic and commonplace.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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As that new thing became commonplace, the Rays would seek another.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By the end of that show, the anxiety and isolation that freight life in the closet had burned away, leaving a happy, hopeful ending in place of familiar narrative disaster; love is found, secrecy is banished, and all is well.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Yet, lurking on social media, the appointment unleashed the all-too-familiar torrent of hate, sexism and misogyny.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some people don’t believe the current players support the ordinary people.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The price of Celsius crypto would go up, but it was being manipulated by those in charge, all as a way to get ordinary citizens to invest.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The county bulletin states that rattlesnakes are common here, especially in rural or canyon areas.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The three-stage filtration system captures common airborne particles, while its 360-degree air intake efficiently pulls in and circulates air in rooms of up to 2,400 square feet.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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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
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“Quotidian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotidian. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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