variants
or run-of-mine
as in medium
of average to below average quality
so far, the job posting has attracted only run-of-the-mine applicants
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mine
Adjective
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Salvia azurea Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Dry to medium, well-draining, lean to average Soil pH: Adaptable (6.0-8.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 With azure blooms and long grey-green foliage, blue sage has a lovely, delicate appearance that belies its tough nature.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025 -
This design makes for a medium mattress that’s great for all sleeping positions.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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If yields spike beyond acceptable levels, the Federal Reserve may be forced to intervene - buying Treasuries to stabilize markets.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Then, in 2020, the Maryland Department of the Environment further reduced the acceptable level of lead in apartments from 4 to 1 mcgs/sq ft, which can easily be walked into the apartment on shoes.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower court to reconsider whether the shooting was reasonable under the lengthier timeframe that must be considered.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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There is a very reasonable bet that something like this happens.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Things get better and worse and better, happier and sadder and so on, as the couple travels through eight episodes of mostly ordinary drama — jealousy and insecurity, mopiness and mooniness, desolation and elation, miscommunication and reconciliation — on the way to maturity.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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The royal family joined the 1,800-strong congregation in a national two-minute silence to reflect on and remember the sacrifices and heroism of the armed forces and the stoicism of ordinary people during the war.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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And climate change is causing dangerous weather to get more common.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Legislation like the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future has no regard for Maryland’s fiscal well-being and will only serve to alienate moderate voters.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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There are currently multiple drugs available to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's, making an early and accurate diagnosis an important first step to managing symptoms and slowing further cognitive decline.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
16 May 2025
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“Run-of-the-mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mine. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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