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also cut-and-dry
as in usual
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
a cut-and-dried session of the convention just to get required business out of the way
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Recent Examples of cut-and-dried
But underneath all the friendly hi-jinks and props, this is a cut-and-dry ad with a dual purpose: to make Drake richer and provide some image recovery after his catastrophic beef with Kendrick.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2025
Seth and Summer, dated in real life), but whatever’s been brewing between The White Lotus stars Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins over the past few weeks seems decidedly more complex than a cut-and-dried on-set fling.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
That’s the perfect setup for a cut-and-dried, eat-the-rich story in which every non-wealthy person agrees with Marshall, protects him, and gratefully accepts the mushrooms.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Clearly, there’s more to this story than a cut-and-dry acquisition.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2025
Seth and Summer, dated in real life), but whatever’s been brewing between The White Lotus stars Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins over the past few weeks seems decidedly more complex than a cut-and-dried on-set fling.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
That’s the perfect setup for a cut-and-dried, eat-the-rich story in which every non-wealthy person agrees with Marshall, protects him, and gratefully accepts the mushrooms.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
Clearly, there’s more to this story than a cut-and-dry acquisition.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cut-and-dried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cut-and-dried
Adjective
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The other Sisters and senior novices—including Sister Yoshi—would go out on their usual factory chaperone duties with their student groups after the dismissal of the chōrei assembly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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The band pivoted away from its usual production partners, and instead linked up with indie powerhouse Catherine Marks, who recently won a Grammy for her production on Boygenius’ 2023 album The Record.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As climate extremes become the new normal and other demand pressures rise, modernizing grid components with U.S.-made technology is essential.—
Shaun Walsh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In normal times, the first Friday of the month brings a routine tranche of government data known as the monthly jobs report.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Speed: Choose a plan with enough download and upload speed for your typical use.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Valuation Analysis: While Tempus currently carries a 14x revenue multiple typical of high-growth AI companies, this premium is likely to normalize as the company matures.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Even driving past the school and pointing out routine spots, like the playground and pickup zone, can be helpful to acclimate children to school.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Each food establishment receives between one and four routine inspections per year.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Cut-and-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut-and-dried. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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