variants
or run-of-mine
as in medium
of average to below average quality
so far, the job posting has attracted only run-of-the-mine applicants
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mine
Adjective
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And even better, Dunkin’ Rewards members can enjoy all medium Refreshers for $3 through Aug. 19, though additional charges, terms, and exclusions may apply, and participating locations may vary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
30 July 2025 -
Who fits this plan: Homes with light to medium usage and up to five devices Who does not fit this plan: Because of speed limitations, people who game or stream on multiple devices may find this plan doesn't suit their needs.—
David Brinkerhoff,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Saucy barbecue chicken, ham, and, yes, pineapple, are all acceptable.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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While being truthful is an important value, telling a white lie can be acceptable.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Invoking Section 15 of Article 17, the NFL wants Droney to order payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs—about $12 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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This projection appears reasonable considering that the current effective tariff rate of the U.S. has increased five-fold this year to roughly 16% according to the Yale Budget Lab.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Welcome back to Elmore, where the laws of reality are a joke, and family life is anything but ordinary.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
31 July 2025
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Netflix's The Sandman has love stories that are tangled, tragic and anything but ordinary — a stark contrast to the cast's real-life romances.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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While once plentiful, lake sturgeon are now far less common.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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The clinic tests and treats people with TB, which is very common in other parts of the world.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Current government health recommendations advise moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes most days of the week, and Zheng says that his study shows that even 15 minutes a day can provide benefits.—
Alice Park,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity and two days of strength training a week, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
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“Run-of-the-mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mine. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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