STANDARD-ISSUE Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

standard-issue

adjective

ˈstan-dərd-ˈi-(ˌ)shü

Definition of standard-issue

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 With its latest invention, Domino’s has taken what would seem like a standard-issue, limited-time offering and inflated it into a statement of identity. — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026 Rhymer and Bermingham’s solid direction lets the performances shine against a standard-issue, spit-shiny Toronto landscape. — Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Caught unprepared for chemical warfare and lacking standard-issue gas masks, Allied soldiers improvised by covering their mouths and noses with handkerchiefs or pieces of cloth drenched in water or urine. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 Check out our Dorm, Transformed guide to turning a standard-issue dorm room into home for the year. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for standard-issue

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Adjective

There’s no telling how long these discounts will last, so be sure to find the one that fits your cleaning needs before prices return to normal.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
The latest Santa Ana wind event moving through Southern California will peak Saturday, but higher-than-normal temperatures and elevated fire risk will remain through next week.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of normal

Adjective

Rumors about the lineup had been flying around for weeks, as per usual in the fall, with multiple reports naming the eventual headliners while the festival stayed mum on the official report.

— Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Hood is a spiritual advisor to inmates all over the country, but has been busier than usual in Florida — a state that has put a record-breaking 38 people to death since 2025, with more scheduled this year, under the guidance of DeSantis.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of usual

Adjective

The first Taibaan film raised THB2 million ($59,000), or THB4 million ($119,000) including marketing, and grossed THB35 million ($1 million), in a market where a typical Thai feature costs THB30 million ($891,000) or more.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Vagabond Haven The interior measures 59 sq m (635 sq ft), spread over two floors, offering significantly more room to move around in than a typical towable tiny house.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of typical

Adjective

In 2025, the average accident-only pet insurance premium was $112 for cats and $190 for dogs, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA).

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
West Aurora also saw improvement in its average math scores on the ACT, but saw a slight decline in ELA.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of average

Adjective

The Storm also receives a metal motor cover instead of the standard Ultra's plastic component, along with glossy purple, glossy white, and black-blue finishes.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
The original tip about the arrests, Israel’s Channel 12 News later reported, came from Netanyahu’s chief of staff, who bypassed standard channels to personally reach the police commissioner.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

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