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as in normal
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 ordinary
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
Unlike a regular run-of-the-mill hoodie, this one has a plethora of secure pockets.
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Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The team that went undefeated in the regular season, racked up more victories than anyone but Duke and Arizona -- and fewer losses than any team at all -- is anything but your run-of-the-mill basketball behemoth.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
The team that went undefeated in the regular season, racked up more victories than anyone but Duke and Arizona — and fewer losses than any team — is anything but your run-of-the-mill basketball behemoth.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Still, attention to craftsmanship and fine materials make the brand feel more sophisticated than their run-of-the-mill competitors.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The team that went undefeated in the regular season, racked up more victories than anyone but Duke and Arizona -- and fewer losses than any team at all -- is anything but your run-of-the-mill basketball behemoth.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
The team that went undefeated in the regular season, racked up more victories than anyone but Duke and Arizona — and fewer losses than any team — is anything but your run-of-the-mill basketball behemoth.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Still, attention to craftsmanship and fine materials make the brand feel more sophisticated than their run-of-the-mill competitors.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
Adjective
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Calls to the ships’ operators outside normal working hours either weren’t answered or weren’t immediately returned.—
Julian Lee,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sanoja has primarily played third base this season, with seven of his nine starts coming there, but his last two starts came in center field on Thursday (to give normal starter Jakob Marsee his first day off from the field) and left field on Friday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 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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Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Many of you might be more involved than usual with a parent.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Johnson, who’s a restricted free agent, has a decent chance to be asked back on a low-money deal.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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The league’s celebrated new CBA made all these players rich, but did little for the Sparks, who were unable to make a dent in the league-wide free agent market and were out of decent draft picks and so must survive for one more season before getting a shot at JuJu Watkins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My apprenticeship began with a simple disassembly, a typical exercise for new employees.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Frazier described a typical pricing cycle pattern, noting that spot prices move first, before highway contract rates follow suit with a three-to-six-month lag.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Establishing strong communication within your team is the key factor that differentiates a winning team from a mediocre one.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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If perfect is the enemy of good, then releasing middling attempts is an acknowledgement that artists must push past their mediocre ideas to uncover the gems that lay ahead.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Monday's highs are only in the 50s, and frost or freeze advisories are possible by Tuesday morning with lows in the mid-30s, which is the average low in early December.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The average Social Security retirement benefit in 2026 is just $2,071 per month.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to triple-check that the details are satisfactory before signing anything.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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Privately, some writers walking the staff picket line still had faith in WGAW management to negotiate a satisfactory deal with the AMPTP amid the drama.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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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 21 Apr. 2026.
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