standard-issue

adjective

ˈstan-dərd-ˈi-(ˌ)shü How to pronounce standard-issue (audio)
Definition of standard-issuenext
as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events another standard-issue thriller with a man on the run desperately trying to find the baddie who framed him for murder

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Recent Examples of standard-issue Devin Archer richly interprets Emile’s romantic ballads, French accent and all, while Cindy Chang brings some honest dignity to Bloody Mary and Anthony Maggio’s Cabel goes far beyond the standard-issue tenor. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 By then, standard-issue electric typewriters and six-ply carbon paper had been replaced by far less visually interesting computers. — Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Then the Hays Code, along with standard-issue censorship, helped keep the lid tight. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026 On paper, The Entity sounds like a standard-issue megalomaniacal AI gone wrong. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standard-issue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standard-issue
  1. normal
  2. usual
  3. ordinary
  4. typical
  5. average
  6. standard
Adjective
  • The oil flow out of the Strait of Hormuz is by no means back to normal.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The physical and mental effort that Bellingham has put himself through at this tournament is not normal.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of normal
Adjective
  • The 2026 edition of IFFM will present its usual slate of films, conversations and cultural programming spanning Indian cinema’s various languages and regional traditions.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • But again, since Christopher Nolan’s films don’t follow the streaming release strategy that most other Universal films do, Peacock subscribers are in for a longer wait than usual before the film makes its SVOD on the platform.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • It was made by rich landowners who owned slaves, and it was designed to protect their power, not give ordinary people a real vote.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
  • Seeing Black children and their families living ordinary yet robust lives in stories undermines negative portrayals.
    — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • Before the war, a typical day would see around 100 commercial vessels pass through.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • In a break with soccer protocol, the 11-minute set is reportedly due to extend the typical 15 minute half-time break, with a new half-time of up to 30 minutes.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Definition of typical
Adjective
  • These players achieve around 90 per cent success rates with their penalties — 10 per cent higher than average in the top European leagues.
    — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • This American League West is so average the Rangers, Seattle Mariners or even the Houston Astros could win it with 85 victories.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of average
Adjective
  • Also carried over from the GT-2000 14 is PureGel heel cushioning, which is touted as 65 percent softer than Asics’ standard Gel technology.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
  • Touchscreen displays are standard for smartphones and tablets, but many computer manufacturers have started incorporating them into their laptop designs.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
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“Standard-issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standard-issue. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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