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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
Such quotidian problems only exacerbate one of the biggest challenges facing air traffic control: persistent understaffing.
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Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The backdrop of the Marcos dictatorship shaped her artistic approach, defined by an interest in quotidian experience—including everyday injustices such as gender inequality and the ecological exploitation of the Philippines by greedy conglomerates.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 18 June 2025
But choosing a quick trip means weaving through groups of hikers and missing the quotidian beauty of life beyond the piazzas.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
At Edith’s Sandwich Counter, which has a tiny take-out shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that opened in 2020 and then opened its second store in December 2024 in the West Village off of Sheridan Square, run-of-the-mill and quotidian sandwiches don’t make its menu.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The backdrop of the Marcos dictatorship shaped her artistic approach, defined by an interest in quotidian experience—including everyday injustices such as gender inequality and the ecological exploitation of the Philippines by greedy conglomerates.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 18 June 2025
But choosing a quick trip means weaving through groups of hikers and missing the quotidian beauty of life beyond the piazzas.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
At Edith’s Sandwich Counter, which has a tiny take-out shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that opened in 2020 and then opened its second store in December 2024 in the West Village off of Sheridan Square, run-of-the-mill and quotidian sandwiches don’t make its menu.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotidian
Adjective
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The band pivoted away from its usual production partners, and instead linked up with indie powerhouse Catherine Marks, who recently won a Grammy for her production on Boygenius’ 2023 album The Record.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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The other Sisters and senior novices—including Sister Yoshi—would go out on their usual factory chaperone duties with their student groups after the dismissal of the chōrei assembly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the news at her daily press conference.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The ubiquitous television graphics, TRUMP-PUTIN SUMMIT, with fluttering American and Russian flags.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Nostalgic visitors will find that Jack in the Box’s signature tacos are still on the menu, but its once ubiquitous clown mascot is mostly missing, relegated to the pantheon of bygone fast-food icons along with Burger Chef.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Construction on Zuckerberg’s mega-compound has reportedly spanned more than eight years, with residents of the area complaining that the streets are constantly filled with building equipment, and that loud noises and disruptive events have become commonplace.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
12 Aug. 2025
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Baserunning blunders, bullpen blowups, errors, and failures to come through with clutch hits have all become commonplace.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As the new general manager of the Farmington Civic Theater, Clare Cooney plans to add some indie films to the historic Farmington landmark’s familiar mix of tentpole movies and family favorites, writes Julie Hinds.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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This week, Wallen pulls off a relatively rare feat, as a remix of one of his album’s cuts opens high — though it is blocked from the throne by a familiar rival: himself.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, through saving each other, Seong-A and Gyeon-U reclaim their humanity and return to an ordinary life of youth.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s trade wars are also putting a strain on the economy, forcing ordinary Americans to pay tariff taxes on everything from cars to zucchinis.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The graphic below shows his most common line-breaking passes in La Liga last season.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Moonshot founder Vidhya Ramalingam believes this escalation from online abuse to in-person stalking is a common pattern — and one that security teams can learn to anticipate.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sources of 2023 household debt in the US include: Credit Cards: $1.13 trillion Mortgage: $12.25 trillion Auto Loans: 1.61 trillion Student Loans: $1.6 trillion Outstanding balances also include debt from retail credit cards, consumer loans and other non-household expenses.—
Kara Nelson,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2024
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Hancock said in the statement that his family canceled their traditional multi-household Thanksgiving celebration.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
25 Nov. 2020
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“Quotidian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quotidian. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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