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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The medium level of compression is achieved with strategic zone cushioning, honeycomb arch support, and a cotton and elastane blend, according to the brand.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
15 July 2025 -
Customers can play a new installment of the digital game Code Moo and unlock free food rewards like free medium waffle fries, a chocolate chunk cookie, or a five-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Blurring The Lines Of Academic Integrity As AI tools become more accessible, the boundary between acceptable support and academic dishonesty is increasingly unclear.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But catcher Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies doesn’t think the norm is acceptable.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Invoking Section 15 of Article 17, the NFL wants Droney to order payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs—about $12 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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This projection appears reasonable considering that the current effective tariff rate of the U.S. has increased five-fold this year to roughly 16% according to the Yale Budget Lab.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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While Elliott has been concerned about Lamont’s moderate stances for years, the issue spiked to a new level recently among liberals when Lamont vetoed two controversial bills on affordable housing and awarding unemployment compensation benefits to striking workers.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 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 24 Jul. 2025.
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