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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
Yanai’s parents owned a run-of-the-mill men’s-clothing store.
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The mental and emotional strain this has is compounded by the very real need for survival extending beyond budgets, credit-building apps, and run-of-the-mill financial literacy content.
—Rahkim Sabree, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
To be fair, the Fed isn’t your run-of-the-mill office, and the Board of Governors, which includes Powell, ultimately reports to Congress.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Just your standard, run-of-the-mill early-season game.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The mental and emotional strain this has is compounded by the very real need for survival extending beyond budgets, credit-building apps, and run-of-the-mill financial literacy content.
—Rahkim Sabree, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
To be fair, the Fed isn’t your run-of-the-mill office, and the Board of Governors, which includes Powell, ultimately reports to Congress.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Just your standard, run-of-the-mill early-season game.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
Adjective
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Murphy Door’s growth has been anything but ordinary.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Aqua Villas at Mangrove Marina While this may seem like an ordinary accommodation to locals, most visitors will probably get a kick out of this pick.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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But 20 goals is a decent start.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Getting a decent price has been a longstanding issue for farmers who are increasingly turning to crops like corn and sugarcane that are more lucrative and less labor-intensive.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Inflammation is a normal response to strength training, when muscle fibers develop small tears.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Turmeric has not been proven to lower blood sugar in individuals with normal baseline levels.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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How many grafts does each zone need to achieve a satisfactory outcome for the eye?—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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If someone asks if arrangements are satisfactory?—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Last season, in Game 5 of the Panthers’ second-round series against Toronto, Boqvist finished with a goal and an assist with Rodrigues injured and played alongside Barkov and Sam Reinhart on Florida’s top line after moving up from his usual spot on the fourth line.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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NBCUniversal has locked in its usual Monday kickoff week to upfronts week in New York, confirming May 11 as the date of its main presentation to advertisers at Radio City Music Hall.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The legendary director of Alien, Gladiator and Blade Runner says films today are so hopelessly mediocre he’s taken to rewatching some of his old movies instead.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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The event received lackluster reviews, even receiving a mediocre grade from an ESPN writer.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stephen Glennon, vice president, national accounts at OEC Group, noted that there wasn’t the typical peak season this year.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The buck has 14 points and rough scores as a non-typical at 184 inches.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the snapshots below, common UPF ingredients are easy to spot in a range of popular foods.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The most common mistake is planting them too deeply, which results in mostly foliage growth and no flowers.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Run-of-the-mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mill. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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