ˌən-ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nəl
as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
the physicist, now regarded as one of the brightest minds in science, was an unexceptional student as a child
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Recent Examples of unexceptional
Such peculiarity encourages reconsideration of this otherwise unexceptional comedy.
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Armond White, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
Throw tons of strikes while being solid if unexceptional in other key areas.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The present lawsuit is an unexceptional member of this broader group.
—Priya Cherian Huskins, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Even in good times, economic growth under the euro was unexceptional, but with the global financial crisis, the situation grew dire.
—Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
See All Example Sentences for unexceptional
Armond White, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
Throw tons of strikes while being solid if unexceptional in other key areas.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The present lawsuit is an unexceptional member of this broader group.
—Priya Cherian Huskins, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Even in good times, economic growth under the euro was unexceptional, but with the global financial crisis, the situation grew dire.
—Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
See All Example Sentences for unexceptional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexceptional
Adjective
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Since my internal ultrasound had been normal just the day before, she wasn't concerned.—
Tracey Harrington McCoy,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2025
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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
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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Experts will appreciate them; ordinary users can ignore them.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As usual, Soderbergh edits in style using his Mary Ann Bernard pseudonym and his Peter Andrews pseudonym as well for the fine cinematography.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
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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That basic annuity is calculated using years of service and the highest average pay during three consecutive years of service, so even employees who are eligible for the program could end up with a lower-than-expected benefit if they are pushed out.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The results of the annual poverty tracker, which estimated the average family needs to make $50,000 just to afford basic necessities, immediately sparked backlash as New Yorkers are squeezed by inflation.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 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 multi-dimensional tone is a bit more muted than her typical bright golden blonde, with new neutral undertones; Schwartz added a mix of highlights using Schwarzkopf Professional Vario Blond SuperPlus and lowlights with Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In a world were hard skills are commonplace, connections are currency.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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By that point, however, such rhetoric was commonplace among Russia’s growing movement of neo-imperialists, and a rebuke from the traditional intelligentsia was a badge of honor.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some of today's most popular smartphones have almost reached the point of anti-design—flat, unremarkable bodies that are intended to be covered up with a case.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
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These sentences would be unremarkable in the abstract—say, in a constitutional-law lesson.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
The New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Unexceptional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexceptional. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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