How to Use run-of-the-mill in a Sentence

run-of-the-mill

adjective
  • And these aren't just your run-of-the-mill, overstock duds.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The event was more than just a run-of-the-mill car show, as turned out to be the case last year.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 June 2023
  • Garland broke his jaw on what looked like a run-of-the-mill play.
    — Tom Withers, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024
  • And its no run-of-the-mill piece of decor that was churned out of a factory.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
  • And these aren’t just your run-of-the-mill dishes, either.
    — Brittany Natale, Redbook, 30 June 2023
  • That’s not bad for a run-of-the-mill franchise, but the O’s are one of MLB’s winningest teams.
    — Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
  • Mark and his entourage look like run-of-the-mill rich people.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The fries were thin and crispy—very run-of-the-mill restaurant fries—served with ketchup and garlic aioli.
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
  • Chances are, your case of RSV will feel quite similar to a run-of-the-mill cold.
    — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 30 Sep. 2024
  • This is not your run-of-the-mill Game 7 Saturday night.
    — Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • The questions might be run-of-the-mill and not seem very insightful.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Just your run-of-the-mill, generic eggs from a grocery store chain.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The latter is your run-of-the-mill loudmouth psychopath.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
  • The hip length, cap sleeve, and delicate cut-outs set it apart from run-of-the-mill spring shirts.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
  • So is there any truth to this idea that the fish in the Swift are somehow smarter than your run-of-the-mill trout elsewhere in the state?
    — Billy Baker, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Monos Carry-on Pro This isn’t your basic, run-of-the-mill carry-on.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • That’s all thanks to oligo-hyaluronic acid, which isn’t just any run-of-the-mill hyaluronic acid.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024
  • There are your run-of-the-mill, garden variety NBA blowouts.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
  • There’s your run-of-the-mill bottled water, but there’s also a load of health buzzwords to parse through.
    — USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Taylor Swift is neither a civilian nor a run-of-the-mill celebrity.
    — Vulture, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Dressed in an Arc'teryx vest and jeans, Ruf, 36, could pass for any run-of-the-mill headhunter on a casual Friday.
    — Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
  • These aren’t your run-of-the-mill trinkets – these are statement pieces that might just set the whole block whispering.
    — Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Brand said even run-of-the-mill, white collar cases he’s been involved in can take years to go to trial.
    — USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
  • The mouthfeel of Sidekick is what catapults it past your run-of-the-mill soda.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Baby Delta just marked her first birthday with a photo shoot, but it was hardly run-of-the-mill.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Much of the time, though, run-of-the-mill defenders of animal welfare have ended up with the short straw.
    — Christian Schneider, National Review, 28 Mar. 2024
  • As a junior lawyer, Gaetz handled mostly run-of-the-mill cases.
    — Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Using a run-of-the-mill shampoo won't do the trick; your pup needs something specialized.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Indeed, for men with meaty thighs, run-of-the-mill straight-leg or slim-fit pants often feel too tight and constricting on the go.
    — Maverick Li, menshealth.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • That battle ended with a run-of-the-mill grounder to Pete Alonso, but the Mets’ first baseman airmailed a wide throw home, allowing the go-ahead run to score.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 May 2025

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