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as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just another run-of-the-mill suburb with its shopping malls and fast-food restaurants
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
his latest offering is rather run-of-the-mill for this usually excellent novelist
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Recent Examples of run-of-the-mill
Perhaps the most unexpected space in the home is the foyer, where Johansen and the clients agreed that a traditional entryway with a marble floor and center table was too run-of-the-mill.
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Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Jones said Tuesday's forecast looked like run-of-the-mill summertime storms.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
All of which distinguishes 40 Acres from your run-of-the-mill, Walking Dead-style tale of violently piecing together a life in the aftermath of catastrophe.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2025
Then, in 2019, came the second observed interstellar object, 2I/Borisov, which bore all the hallmarks of a run-of-the-mill comet and thus inspired few, if any, outlandish claims of alien involvement.
—Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 3 July 2025
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Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
Jones said Tuesday's forecast looked like run-of-the-mill summertime storms.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
All of which distinguishes 40 Acres from your run-of-the-mill, Walking Dead-style tale of violently piecing together a life in the aftermath of catastrophe.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2025
Then, in 2019, came the second observed interstellar object, 2I/Borisov, which bore all the hallmarks of a run-of-the-mill comet and thus inspired few, if any, outlandish claims of alien involvement.
—Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
Adjective
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Our party wants to give ordinary workers a raise by raising the living wage.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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As a result, many affordable properties turn out to be comparatively ordinary in appearance and amenities.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The transparency mode is decent and keeps your surroundings sounding natural.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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There’s a decent chance the Dolphins will need Wilson early in the season and late.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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By morning, service on the subway had resumed on a normal schedule.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Newsweek has contacted the White House press office for comment outside of normal business hours.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The other specs are perfectly satisfactory for a model at this price.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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Synan’s attorney declined to comment on a similar question, as well as a question about whether the resignation is a satisfactory outcome for the police chief.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Elie Saab’s show, as usual, was on point, showcasing spectacular, timeless red-carpet-style gowns which were opulent and glamorous in equal measure.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For deeper repair, apply generously as an overnight scalp and hair mask, then wash and style as usual the next day.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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However, the space program has been restricted so far to a mediocre elite.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Bringing him back to the mound after his second reconstructive right elbow surgery for the first time since Aug. 23, 2023, has turned Ohtani from one of the most prolific hitters in the game to a short-shift pitcher and, for now, a mediocre batter.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The size of a typical studio apartment is 500 to 600 square feet.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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Among the amenities typical of a hotel, the lodge complex included a saloon, a deli, a coffee shop, a post office, a gift shop, and a visitors center.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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There are several common areas to check for misconfigurations in a containerized environment.—
Margarita Simonova,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heartburn is a common side effect of using weight loss injections.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Run-of-the-mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mill. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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