as in usual
often observed or encountered
lives in a common or garden row house in a nondescript suburb of London
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Recent Examples of common or garden
English thyme, another variety of T. vulgaris, is often referred to as common or garden thyme and is noted for having the most robust flavor.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
If all goes well, the spray could not only become a mainstay of medical kits on the battlefield and hospitals, but also eventually could become part of a common or garden first aid kit.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
There [are a] lot of common or garden-variety Democrats who don't understand what the DNC does.
—Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 28 May 2020
Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps — infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2020
Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding.
—Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
If all goes well, the spray could not only become a mainstay of medical kits on the battlefield and hospitals, but also eventually could become part of a common or garden first aid kit.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
There [are a] lot of common or garden-variety Democrats who don't understand what the DNC does.
—Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 28 May 2020
Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps — infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2020
Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding.
—Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common or garden
Adjective
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Trading in oil may be lower than usual on Monday, with some traders away from their desks for public holidays in the US and the UK.—
Nicholas Lua,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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The original experiment exposed four belugas to the mirror together, in their usual social housing.—
Federica Sgorbissa,
ArsTechnica,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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But Araki has shaded in the margins masterfully, with vivid supporting turns by Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs and the now-ubiquitous Charli XCX.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The once ubiquitous Bed Bath & Beyond, with its blue coupon mailers and newspaper inserts, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023, and shuttered stores nationwide.—
Howard Cohen
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Its inclusion in the ODIN fleet shows the Navy’s interest in integrating anti-drone capabilities into frontline destroyers operating in areas where unmanned systems are becoming increasingly common.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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These types of donations are a common tactic for fraudsters to build up the trust of their investors, experts told the Sentinel.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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As criticism over competitive disparities intensified following the meet, pro-trans activists pushed back with the familiar argument that inclusion matters more than results, while opponents argued female athletes lose opportunities in the process.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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As the adrenaline levels rose on Monday and Tuesday, and the familiar choreography of another British political crisis began to play out—ministerial resignations, spiky statements on X—the collateral damage that Starmer had warned against started to encroach, once again, upon the scene.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Over the past few years, Target has slipped from being a retail shining star to something far more commonplace.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There’s something disturbing about watching these already commonplace delusions about ChatGPT — Your particular version has a soul!—
Vulture,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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In the 1760s, several situations arose involving ordinary people navigating coercive authority that restricted mobility and autonomy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Experts in the tech industry, academia and Catholic morality said the document will likely become a benchmark in the debate over AI, a point of reference for policymakers, researchers and ordinary folk alike.—
Nicole Winfield,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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The general manager praised Levshunov as the total package after that draft.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Borgonzoni, who oversees the country’s cinema department and is a staunch local film and TV industry advocate, underlined that all IGS screenings and masterclasses are open to the general audience free of charge.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Common or garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20or%20garden. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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