run-of-the-mine

adjective

ˌrən-ə(v)-t͟hə-ˈmīn How to pronounce run-of-the-mine (audio)
variants or run-of-mine
Definition of run-of-the-minenext
as in decent
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
  1. decent
  2. ordinary
  3. satisfactory
  4. medium
  5. common
  6. mediocre
  7. indifferent
  8. fair
Adjective
  • This camper features a triangle glass wall on the front for a clear view of your stunning surroundings and plenty of natural light, but still a decent amount of privacy.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Families pool money to pay the provider a decent hourly wage.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of decent
Adjective
  • This impressive dinner will make an ordinary Wednesday night feel like a special occasion.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Asked why, Newsom told The Times his party had become out of touch with ordinary Americans.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • The fifth season will have a really hard time wrapping up everything in a satisfactory way at this point.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Kelley said the company believed the existing easement was satisfactory and wasn’t told otherwise until after investing years of work on he project.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
Definition of satisfactory
Adjective
  • Internal guidelines provided to the court as part of the lawsuit show that officers are limited in storing items that do not fit in a 55-gallon bag — 9 gallons less than a medium-size municipal garbage bin in Sacramento.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • Cover, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of medium
Adjective
  • By the time Cape Verde faced Argentina, the 2022 World Cup champions captained by all-time great Lionel Messi, soccer fans found common cause in rooting for the underdog.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • The last death at San Fermín’s bull runs occurred in 2009, but gorings and broken bones are common, partly due to the large number of novice bull runners and foreign tourists who join the experienced locals.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of common
Adjective
  • Some with the club, however, were concerned that the team’s current 26-8 run, following a disappointing 26-34 start, came mostly against mediocre opponents.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Innovative mechanics and a soothing stretch mode make the LiberNovo Omni memorable, but its mediocre support ultimately overshadows its technical achievements.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of mediocre
Adjective
  • How crawling with minuscule life indifferent to the one that ended here.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • New Yorkers have long had what might be called an indifferent relationship with Swift, if not an overtly skeptical one.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Definition of indifferent
Adjective
  • Not so lucky for me, my fair complexion and genetics make up the perfect recipe for pesky under-eye bags.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • In May, a slew of musicians who were slated to perform at Freedom 250's 16-day state fair event backed out, with some citing politics.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of fair
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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 13 Jul. 2026.

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