UNEXTRAORDINARY Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

unextraordinary

adjective

Definition of unextraordinary

as in unremarkable

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Recent Examples of unextraordinary For most butterfly species, an adult’s life is brief and—with all due respect to butterflies—unextraordinary. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Evelyn, by everyone around her, society at large, and even herself who sees unextraordinary ordinariness in her identity as a middle-aged woman. — Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 14 Apr. 2022

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Adjective

So, arguably, does his earlier, less sensational but equally radical Passing By (1974), charting the beginning, middle, and end of an ordinary love affair between two unremarkable young men.

— Simon Callow, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026
But there could be a more compelling reason to bench Watson after another unremarkable week and that is all about the venue where the games are scheduled.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of unremarkable

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

Difficult or disruptive events can create opportunities to enact changes or policies that would be hard to implement during normal times.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
According to the investigation, the shooting began as a road-rage dispute between the garbage truck driver, who was performing his normal route, and occupants of a white box truck that was blocking the roadway, the release stated.

— Keily Alfonzo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of normal

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

Crow-Armstrong has gotten to know Williams a bit over the years with the Cubs great a regular presence around the team each spring training.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Lawn maintenance should always include taking regular soil samples to determine nutrient needs, as well as proper watering, weed and disease control, and mowing practices.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of regular

Adjective

If an otherwise unexceptional song on Mount Zero is nearing its conclusion, be prepared for an epilogue where Medlyn or Elphick clicks on the distortion.

— Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
Despite his unexceptional loss, Pratt should be acknowledged as perhaps one of the most consequential local political figures in recent memory.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 June 2026

Definition of unexceptional

Adjective

There will be three races held in the United States once again, each retaining their usual date slots.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
To Diana, who has taken over First Desk at the Park after last season’s events, River’s refusal to take bereavement leave gives her license to speak about his grandfather’s funeral arrangements with her usual cool formality.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of usual

Adjective

At the back, there is a more prosaic view of apartments and real Capri life.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Although geopolitical analysts love to talk about turning points, crossroads, and dilemmas, many governments have a prosaic tendency to defy these dramatic predictions and muddle through.

— Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of prosaic

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