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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
Greenland isn’t your run-of-the-mill travel destination.
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Monos Carry-on Pro This isn’t your basic, run-of-the-mill carry-on.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
And while any run-of-the-mill property can toss some garland on the reception desk, there are special places that go out of their way to make travelers’ season bright.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In particular, these Superfeet Winter Support Insoles are much more technologically advanced, supportive, and warmer than run-of-the-mill stock insoles.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Monos Carry-on Pro This isn’t your basic, run-of-the-mill carry-on.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
And while any run-of-the-mill property can toss some garland on the reception desk, there are special places that go out of their way to make travelers’ season bright.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In particular, these Superfeet Winter Support Insoles are much more technologically advanced, supportive, and warmer than run-of-the-mill stock insoles.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
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Chris Pratt stars as an ordinary LEGO guy who finds himself on an extraordinary journey in a film that’s really about the power of the imagination, distilling the creative joy of playing with LEGOs into a captivating story.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Many civilians – ordinary people who weren’t fighting in the war – died, and whole cities were destroyed.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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The game also features a non-linear narrative, giving you missions for four distinct factions — not unlike Outlaws —and each one has its own vision for humanity’s future, ultimately deciding on the story’s fate, meaning there’s probably a decent chance there’s plenty of replayability.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Housing is impacting everyone, even those who are making a decent wage.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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The director had a charmed and normal childhood, by all accounts; he was born in Montana but moved all over the country as a kid, living in Washington, North Carolina, Idaho, and Virginia at various points.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Having something so violent rip you from your normal can leave a person feeling lost, even violated.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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This side hustle is beneficial in so many ways, not only in benefiting the organization if your pick is selected, but in reducing unemployment, which is such a satisfactory feeling.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The facility received satisfactory marks during its annual audit, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2025
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Forecasts for two of the three upcoming winter storms are tricky and more uncertain than usual.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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Across from them in their usual stalls stood the eight neighing horses.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.—
Peter Guagenti,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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None of those mediocre (at best) starting pitchers figure to be part of the O’s starting rotation at this time next year.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
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The typical physician earns $225,000 a year, the second-highest salary of the bunch.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
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The tax crimes carried a maximum sentence of 17 years while the penalty for the gun crimes was capped at 25 years, although typical sentences are less and the judges didn't have to give Hunter Biden any jail or prison time.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Even off-axis performance appears strong so far, a common challenge for traditional LED TVs.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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Fever, feeling feverish or chills; cough; sore throat; runny or stuffy nose; muscle or body aches, or fatigue or tiredness; headache; vomiting or diarrhea, which is more common among children.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 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 22 Jan. 2025.
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