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 Bathtubs were ripped out and replaced with standard-issue tile showers for sanitary reasons. — Brandon Presser, Bloomberg, 22 May 2026 Motorcycles and trailers have particular sequences for their standard-issue license plates, too. — Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 22 May 2026 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 — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 By then, standard-issue electric typewriters and six-ply carbon paper had been replaced by far less visually interesting computers.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 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
  • You literally get paid time to give back during normal work hours.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The catastrophe left Miami’s airport operating with just two of its normal four runways on a busy Labor Day and raised questions about whether the facility needs better equipment to prevent an overshooting aircraft from leaving airport property.
    — Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of normal
Adjective
  • The trio of hurricanes represents a level of elevated activity consistent with El Niño, a natural climate pattern characterized by warmer-than-usual sea surface temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Osaka, who was asked about the situation after her second-round win on Thursday, was her usual thoughtful self in response.
    — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • McCuin has only good speed and ordinary size, but his route savvy, ball skills and competitive toughness separate him on tape.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Europol does not keep statistics on nihilistic violent extremism because definitions of it differ and acts can fall into the category of ordinary criminality as well as terrorism.
    — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • In typical Zheng fashion, she’s been upfront about what she’s learned as she’s begun the long climb back to the top of the sport.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Look forward to a more comfortable return to typical or even slightly below-average temperatures this weekend and next week.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of typical
Adjective
  • The Lions recorded the third-slowest average time to pressure last season.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Before this year,the national average price for gas on Labor Day had never been above $4 a gallon.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of average
Adjective
  • In standard Series 62 form, the engine produced around 210 hp, giving the big Cadillac plenty of muscle for its era.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
  • When blended with usual pancake ingredients, like flour, sugar, and leaveners, silken tofu acts as a binder, much like eggs in a standard recipe.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
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“Standard-issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standard-issue. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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