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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
What sets them apart from your run-of-the-mill deos?
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 June 2025
Alyssa’s single mother routine never really takes off — rather than being the pick of the litter, her jokes are more run-of-the-mill.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 27 June 2025
These aren't your run-of-the-mill firefighters — Taron Egerton's Dave Gudsen and Jurnee Smollett's Michelle Calderone are dealing with something much more sinister: arson.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 27 June 2025
These small-scale designers aren’t your run-of-the-mill, high street brands—each has a special story to tell, with a distinct POV that is fresh, fun, and seasonally-appropriate.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 June 2025
Alyssa’s single mother routine never really takes off — rather than being the pick of the litter, her jokes are more run-of-the-mill.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 27 June 2025
These aren't your run-of-the-mill firefighters — Taron Egerton's Dave Gudsen and Jurnee Smollett's Michelle Calderone are dealing with something much more sinister: arson.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 27 June 2025
These small-scale designers aren’t your run-of-the-mill, high street brands—each has a special story to tell, with a distinct POV that is fresh, fun, and seasonally-appropriate.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
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Though North Korea sent over special forces units that are better trained and supplied than ordinary infantry, the initial deployment lacked an effective and agile command structure.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The researchers suggest a particular chemical marker that could be a dead giveaway of dark dwarfs — the isotope lithium-7, which burns easily and is therefore quickly consumed by ordinary stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
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Like the Gin Blossoms, who once scored decent hits on the music charts, the pair did pretty well in their 2018 statewide bids for office.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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While most of the passengers hail from outside Cook County, a decent percentage are like me, locals proud to call this toddlin’ town home.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Deloitte’s Global Resilience Report, based on surveys of over 2,000 CEOs and 6,000 executives, found that 62% view ongoing disruption as the new normal.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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If the war in Ukraine is to be contained and ultimately resolved, Europe will have to make clear to Beijing that normal commercial relations cannot coexist with China’s support for a war against the European security order.—
Michael Carpenter,
Foreign Affairs,
1 July 2025
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To begin with, bombardment is unlikely to lead to a satisfactory outcome.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
21 June 2025
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At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Both are now visible to the naked eye to observers in the Southern Hemisphere and are currently shining millions of times brighter than usual.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Senate has spent some 18 hours churning through more than two dozen amendments in what is called a vote-a-rama, a typically laborious process that went on longer than usual as negotiations happen on and off the chamber floor.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Stach was a dependable regular in a Hoffenheim side that had a mediocre 2024-25 season, finishing 15th in the league.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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First, how will the Bear recover from that mediocre review — and can its comeback be achieved before the joint runs out of money?—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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This training teaches us to be present in the midst of the chaos of a typical day.—
Janice Marturano,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Though on the surface the blazing, barking vocals and triple-time speed of the track are seemingly at odds with the Foos’ typical mix of pop hooks and radio-friendly rock, the cover makes perfect sense given Grohl’s punk rock pedigree.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Orlando’s partnerships demonstrate what becomes possible when diverse organizations unite around a common purpose.—
Andry Sweet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Lifeguard services were once part of Imperial Beach’s fire department, a structure that is common in some cities.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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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 16 Jul. 2025.
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