run-of-the-mill

adjective

ˌrən-ə(v)-t͟hə-ˈmil How to pronounce run-of-the-mill (audio)
Definition of run-of-the-millnext
1
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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2
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 This is the term for a downturn that's moved beyond a run-of-the-mill 10% drop, which happens every year or so, and has graduated into something much more vicious. — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 At first, Bacon’s macho lead role seems like a run-of-the-mill badass: All one-liners, muscles and cool-guy poses. — William Earl, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025 The music is heavy for the sake of it — the same aggressive drums and raw electric guitar used by modern, run-of-the-mill post-hardcore bands. — Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025 Just your run-of-the-mill, generic eggs from a grocery store chain. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for run-of-the-mill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
  1. ordinary
  2. decent
  3. normal
  4. satisfactory
  5. usual
  6. mediocre
  7. typical
  8. common
Adjective
  • During ordinary times, this accommodation would reflect an appropriate respect for the constitutional separation of powers.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Inevitably, skipping ordinary procedural checks, the administration made at least one mistake in deporting Abrego Garcia, and probably many others.
    — The Editors, National Review, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • Both of these teams are off to decent starts, as Detroit leads the AL Central and the Yanks have, ahem, torpedoeed their way to a 6-5 record thus far.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • At least, thanks to a decent selection of ports, both machines will easily work with the usual Mac accessories, and both models are outfitted with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of decent
Adjective
  • This health condition occurs when your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal but not yet in the range for type 2 diabetes.
    — Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Augusta National operates differently than normal places.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of normal
Adjective
  • The surgery was difficult due to Bolsonaro’s prior surgeries and stab wound, but Sunday’s procedure did not have unexpected complications and the result was satisfactory, doctors said, adding that hospital visits for now should be limited to family.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
  • According to the complaint, Combs allegedly said the act wasn’t satisfactory and threatened Doe with violence afterward.
    — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of satisfactory
Adjective
  • That’s not to say there isn’t more cleanup than usual between showings.
    — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • While the set seems a bit on the chintzy side, scenic designer Beowulf Boritt does his usual stellar work, assisted immensely by Ken Billington’s full-of-pizzazz lighting design.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • And most VCs seem to be average or mediocre at best.
    — Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Milwaukee sits with a mediocre 5-5 record, while New Orleans sits with a 3-7 record.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of mediocre
Adjective
  • This means the storm was no longer feeding off ocean waters, and did not have the structural characteristics of a typical hurricane anymore.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • In a typical spring, apply the herbicide in early to mid-April.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025
Definition of typical
Adjective
  • There are common patterns like the seven-year itch or the post-empty-nest unraveling, but none of those would be fixed by a contract renewal.
    — Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Atrial fibrillation is a common type of irregular heart rhythm, and leaving it untreated can lead to a stroke.
    — Eloy Geenjaar, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of common

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