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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
a commonplace occurrence
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as in ubiquitous
often observed or encountered
the large corporate mergers that have become commonplace
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as in cliche
used or heard so often as to be dull
a thriller that uses the commonplace plot twist of the evil twin
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as in cliché
an idea or expression that has been used by many people
the familiar summertime commonplace that "It's not the heat, it's the humidity"
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Recent Examples of commonplace
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
And instead of being celebrated as a hero, Williams watched Jordan Love rush the field in celebration of a win that is commonplace for Packers quarterbacks these days.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Sacred books are far from commonplace in ancient religions.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023
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Mass resignation Mass resignations from the 94 U.S. Attorney’s Offices are commonplace, especially when one president taking power comes from a different political party than the incumbent one.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
And instead of being celebrated as a hero, Williams watched Jordan Love rush the field in celebration of a win that is commonplace for Packers quarterbacks these days.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mullins depicts the commonplace in a manner that allows reveries to sometimes seep in.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Sacred books are far from commonplace in ancient religions.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonplace
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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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And now, across the country that technology is ubiquitous.Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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The compulsion stems from what customers are accustomed to and demand nowadays and the reality of how sophisticated, lithe and ubiquitous tech has become.Nitin Rakesh, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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According to Nate, what makes working with Marielle satisfying isn’t just her determination to avoid the cliche, but her willingness to look for the best idea up until the last possible minute.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
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Of the many threadbare cliches passed down among wine lovers, the idea that white wines do not merit aging is among the most egregious.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
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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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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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All Billboard charts dated Jan. 25 will update on Billboard.com on Wednesday, Jan. 22, a day later than usual due to the Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday in the U.S.Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
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Founded by artists who grew up in Maryvale, Salcido said the purpose of Labor is to be the bridge that shows the artistic capacity and potential of Maryvale because the neighborhood is too often stereotyped, underrepresented and ignored.David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chicano artists also critically reexamined stereotyped figures, such as the pachuco and pachuca, and retold current and historic events through artworks that questioned hegemonic narratives.Mary Thomas, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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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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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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By: Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. As the new year approaches, many small business owners and managers are asking themselves some familiar questions about the future.Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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And the plotting didn’t take place in strange, distant areas: Among those charged with acts of brutality or acting as conspirators in the insurrection were residents of Ormond Beach, Titusville, Kissimmee and other familiar, nearby cities.Orlando Sentinel and New York Daily News Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Commonplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonplace. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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