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as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
an author with a knack for finding something of interest in the most prosaic details of suburban life
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as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life
my job at the TV station dealt with the much more prosaic business of cleaning the floors
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Recent Examples of prosaic
Such shots reproduce García Márquez’s knack for wedding the ordinary to the extraordinary, and turning prosaic developments into enduring fables.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Much as White had on his farm, Stan grows beyond the limiting confines of the consciousness of the townspeople, transcending the prosaic nature of the reality around him.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024
More prosaic solutions to the puzzle have also been floated over the years.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
Another 243 were recommended for closure as of June, also resolved to be prosaic objects.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Much as White had on his farm, Stan grows beyond the limiting confines of the consciousness of the townspeople, transcending the prosaic nature of the reality around him.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024
More prosaic solutions to the puzzle have also been floated over the years.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
Another 243 were recommended for closure as of June, also resolved to be prosaic objects.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for prosaic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosaic
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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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Although cases are increasing at a rapid rate, health officials have continued to state that the outbreak is not out of the ordinary and the risk of another COVID-19 pandemic remains low.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, the main reason is much simpler and more mundane.Tim Freeman, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
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Socially awkward and over-enthusiastic about mundane tricks and toys, Solo endears himself to Juliet, who is trying to figure out how to get back to Silo 18 and save her friends.Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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The morning low temperatures may drop below freezing as far south as Houston, New Orleans and Tallahassee, Fla., on Monday and Tuesday mornings — between 20 and 30 degrees below normal for this time of year, Taylor said.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, temperatures in swaths of the US are expected to drop this weekend and could be almost 30 degrees below normal by Monday for millions.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 17 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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The remotes support three speed levels: Cine for slower shots, Normal for typical use, and Sport for high-speed performance.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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But, according to Justin Mankin, a climate scientist at Dartmouth College, rising global temperatures are now detectable in various extreme weather events and many more typical weather patterns.Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gabbard also has an open mind and the curiosity necessary to evaluate complex and, often, contradictory reports that are commonplace in the Intel World.Robert C. O'Brien, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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In ancient times, mixed combat competitions were commonplace in China.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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To the average person, appreciating the elements that crowned Super Mario 64 a groundbreaking game back in 1996 requires at least some wandering around its world.Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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Cats have an average body temperature of around 100-102 degrees Fahrenheit, a little higher than ours, which is approximately 98.6 Fahrenheit.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Prosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosaic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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