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
The navy blue is a welcome deviation from your standard-issue tan trench coat, while the polka-dot scarf and lining offer built-in accessories.
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Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Textiles were everywhere at Frieze Los Angeles—spilling across walls, stitched into sculpture, and, in one case, reimagined as a vintage carpet bazaar tucked inside a standard-issue gallery booth at the Santa Monica Airport, the fair’s cavernous venue.
—Lauren Mechling, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
However, none of these systems has yet become standard-issue equipment.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
But these are the standard-issue growing pains the NHL routinely beats into developing rosters.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Textiles were everywhere at Frieze Los Angeles—spilling across walls, stitched into sculpture, and, in one case, reimagined as a vintage carpet bazaar tucked inside a standard-issue gallery booth at the Santa Monica Airport, the fair’s cavernous venue.
—Lauren Mechling, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
However, none of these systems has yet become standard-issue equipment.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
But these are the standard-issue growing pains the NHL routinely beats into developing rosters.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standard-issue
Adjective
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According to Roberts, Treinen felt normal after the game.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The lower-than-normal system voltage from a weak battery, failing alternator, slipping belt or poor electrical connection can affect the electric power steering system.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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As Strong spoke with state reporters this week on campus, her answers were even more clipped than usual, almost terse.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Thirteen-year-old MGP rye bottled at 112 proof is a recipe for success, a classic rye style that is aged for longer than usual and bottled at a higher proof, which means less dilution, more flavor, and a deeper palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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This high-impact look is a bit out of the ordinary for the star, save for that show-stopping blue eye makeup look—a literal something blue—to conclude The Drama press in April.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
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My situation was, on some level, achingly ordinary.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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The researchers said a household needs an income of roughly $120,000 to afford a typical home these days.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
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Quantum computing can boost capacity beyond that of a typical computer.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Next year, these plans for retirees will increase on average by less than 1%.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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How heat can impact the body Typically, during extreme heat -- meaning temperatures are hotter or more humid than average -- the body tries to cool itself by sweating.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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OpenAI’s native checkout collapsed in March after Walmart reported conversion rates three times worse than standard e-commerce flows, and fewer than 30 Shopify merchants ever went live.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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To combat the physical toll of the journey, Qantas is configuring these aircraft to carry significantly fewer passengers than standard A350s — just 238, compared to the standard 400 — leaving more space for those on board.—
Jake McGowan,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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“Standard-issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standard-issue. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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