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as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just another run-of-the-mill suburb with its shopping malls and fast-food restaurants
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
his latest offering is rather run-of-the-mill for this usually excellent novelist
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Recent Examples of run-of-the-mill
Mark and his entourage look like run-of-the-mill rich people.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
That’s because there are hundreds of viruses that can cause the common cold, and most healthy people with run-of-the-mill symptoms like a runny nose, congestion and fatigue don’t need testing to identify the type of virus or to distinguish between these viruses from the flu or Covid-19.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
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
Part of that melancholy can surely be chalked up to some run-of-the-mill, parasocial attachment.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
That’s because there are hundreds of viruses that can cause the common cold, and most healthy people with run-of-the-mill symptoms like a runny nose, congestion and fatigue don’t need testing to identify the type of virus or to distinguish between these viruses from the flu or Covid-19.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
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
Part of that melancholy can surely be chalked up to some run-of-the-mill, parasocial attachment.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
Adjective
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These are taxed at different (typically lower) rates than ordinary income.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, ordinary residential buildings have also been damaged.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Baker, who resides in Los Angeles, can’t get a decent catfish to save her life.—
Abigail Covington,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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Blessedly, Tucci and Esposito infuse their cheesier character moments with a decent dose of sincerity to blunt the edges.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Islanders filled up Nassau Coliseum one more time in the spring of 2021, when another delirious run to the semis provided the backdrop and the soundtrack as life seemed to return to normal.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Veterans Affairs benefits, including pensions and disability checks, would also continue as normal under a shutdown.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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While the overall atmosphere and design of the restaurant are aesthetically pleasing, the menu is just as satisfactory.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Employees in Idaho and across the U.S. say their termination letters blamed their performance despite histories of satisfactory reviews.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Since retinol can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, don’t forget to apply SPF (as usual).—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Agencies that have already received funding approval or operate on a permanent funding basis would continue to operate as usual.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So was the win a reminder that occasional flashes of excellence aside, the Islanders are in the midst of a fourth straight mediocre season and in need of a reboot/reload that could be sparked by the trades of impending free agents such as Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri?—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 29-year-old had a mediocre year with Washington in 2023, and he’s bounced between minor league deals since.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Starbucks's Revolving Door Of CEOs Has Impacted Performance Starbucks’ management team has changed leadership four times in five years, leading to difficulty for the company to keep its typical strong financial performance year-over-year.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The drink resembles a typical chai, but the topping is where the drink gets its fruity flavor.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
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Stablecoins Unlock More Than Just Lower Fees The common pitch for crypto payments has centered on lower transaction costs, but this misses the bigger picture.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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There were no consistent rules for the practice until the Uniform Time Act was implemented by Congress in 1966, setting common start and ending dates for daylight saving time across the country.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Run-of-the-mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mill. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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