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
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.
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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
Throughout the Lévy Gorvy Dayan exhibition are Gnoli’s quotidian observations, beginning with Striped Trousers (1969) and Curly Red Hair (1969).
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
Giving breadth and depth to quotidian moments is a talent.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
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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
Throughout the Lévy Gorvy Dayan exhibition are Gnoli’s quotidian observations, beginning with Striped Trousers (1969) and Curly Red Hair (1969).
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
Giving breadth and depth to quotidian moments is a talent.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotidian
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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This January, the average daily population at Dilley soared to more than nine hundred.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Swipe it through the hummus, balanced in tahini and lemon, and mulchy muhammara twanging with pomegranate molasses, and casik, the Turkish variation of the region’s ubiquitous herbed yogurt and cucumber dip.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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These ubiquitous quick-service, genre-defying restaurants are capturing the attention of global travelers.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Digital tickets have become commonplace, and ticket stubs have largely disappeared.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Corporate slop, carefully calibrated to appeal to nostalgic fans without offering anything new on their own terms, is commonplace these days.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The arguments in Madigan’s case had a familiar ring in a state where the line between legal politics and bribery has always seemed a blurry one.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Events like this have begun to feel ordinary—recurring evidence of the mismatch between aging infrastructure and an emerging ecological reality.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The judge said that conduct, as described in the complaint, could rise above ordinary discipline and implicate a constitutional violation of the student's right to bodily integrity.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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What first appeared to be a common job-interview phishing campaign ultimately revealed a hack so widespread and easy to replicate that investigators fear irreversible damage.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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For years, the sight of a dark streetlight was all too common in the city.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
11 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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