as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
another standard-issue thriller with a man on the run desperately trying to find the baddie who framed him for murder
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Recent Examples of standard-issue
Footage from these shows forms the spine of Kevin MacDonald’s new documentary, which might look at first like a standard-issue concert movie but turns out to be something quite different.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Andersen arrived at the hearing wearing a bulletproof vest over the standard-issue orange jumpsuit with his hands shackled near his waist.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
Unlike a standard-issue wallcovering, his trompe-l’oeil treatment can be ultra-tailored.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Colen had spent three years developing a prototype for his Normandie 1944, a luxury watch featuring metal from an M-1, the standard-issue helmet used by the US Army during World War II.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Andersen arrived at the hearing wearing a bulletproof vest over the standard-issue orange jumpsuit with his hands shackled near his waist.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
Unlike a standard-issue wallcovering, his trompe-l’oeil treatment can be ultra-tailored.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Colen had spent three years developing a prototype for his Normandie 1944, a luxury watch featuring metal from an M-1, the standard-issue helmet used by the US Army during World War II.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standard-issue
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Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law, said Trump’s attempts to bypass the normal confirmation processes are unconstitutional.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to the study, it is encoded in the internal structure of the remnant through what physicists call quasi-normal modes.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The tank was placed on the ice March 10 and fell through by March 25, weeks earlier than usual.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The injury riddled Kings — playing their second game in 24 hours and their third in four nights — were even more shorthanded than usual.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Deuterium can replace one or both of the ordinary hydrogen atoms in water, which is what scientists mean by deuterium enrichment.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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For instance, investments that give off income that is taxed at ordinary rates go into retirement accounts like IRAs, said CFP Cathy Curtis, founder and CEO of Curtis Financial Planning.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Games that still are too typical of the NCAA women’s tournament where the higher seed seldom loses.—
Mac Engel
March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink At first glance, Harriet’s Rooftop & Lounge seemed like a typical NYC rooftop—the kind of place where views take priority and food is an afterthought.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Precipitation is currently about 90 percent of average, boosted by strong winter storms in December.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The average cost of mold remediation is about $2,300, according to Angi, a home services marketplace.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Judge Antonio Arzola denied the request for a standard bond, citing probable cause, and issued an elevated $5,000 bond.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pricing details have not yet been revealed, but base fares will be the lowest, with standard fares in the middle and flexible fares at the top end, offering the most perks.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Standard-issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standard-issue. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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