run-of-the-mine

adjective

ˌrən-ə(v)-t͟hə-ˈmīn How to pronounce run-of-the-mine (audio)
variants or run-of-mine
Definition of run-of-the-minenext
as in decent
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
  1. decent
  2. ordinary
  3. satisfactory
  4. medium
  5. common
  6. mediocre
  7. indifferent
  8. fair
Adjective
  • As time passes, the kills have to get more inventive to sustain the level of suspense required for a decent sized group of people to be in fear of their lives for a prolong period of time.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • These are fine principles, the bedrock of any decent society.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
Definition of decent
Adjective
  • Bhagawat Dulal, a Soccer for Success coach who now also translates for detainees, said even ordinary life has started to feel dangerous.
    — Maansi Srivastava, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • Even the ordinary act of scrolling in bed can throw the system off.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • Even a successful ground invasion would not guarantee a satisfactory outcome unless political leaders had a credible plan for the post-invasion governance and order.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • IQAir expects the air quality index (AQI) to improve throughout the day Monday, even reaching the green level that is considered satisfactory.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of satisfactory
Adjective
  • The Southern Delta Aquariids are known for producing a steady stream of relatively faint, medium-speed meteors.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Greg Dulcich caught hook for medium gain Douglas caught 10-yard comeback on cornerback JuJu Brents.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of medium
Adjective
  • The combination of these two groups feeding on a single stem of common milkweed cleared all the leaves and seed pods within three days.
    — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • The biggest common factor across Asia is longevity, Park said – and how people are thinking differently about the final part of their lives.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of common
Adjective
  • But their tales of fragile relationships, dead-end jobs, and mediocre friendships are fleshed out with patient details straight out of a Kelly Reichardt film.
    — Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
  • The Yankees should see a mediocre American League as an opportunity for a second pennant in three years; Aaron Judge’s uncertain injury status applies more pressure to do something at the deadline to chase down the Rays in the AL East.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of mediocre
Adjective
  • Its inhabitants remain largely indifferent to the independence movement; village elders reason that freedom will benefit the educated while cultivators will merely exchange one set of masters for another.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • Contrary to a popular myth, bees are indifferent to their keepers.
    — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
Definition of indifferent
Adjective
  • His campaign has proposed using the state’s surplus to lower income and property taxes, increasing child care and school meal access, and supporting fair pay, benefits and stable jobs for workers.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • There is also a fair amount of misinformation circulating on social media and plenty of unanswered questions about the process as a whole — and many don’t have straightforward answers.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Definition of fair
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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 31 Jul. 2026.

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