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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in decent
of average to below average quality
his latest offering is rather run-of-the-mill for this usually excellent novelist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of run-of-the-mill
Hydrating well, moving your body often, and managing your stress levels are also seemingly run-of-the-mill behaviors with real positive ripple effects for your gut.
—
Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 May 2025
Miami Herald reporters witnessed how Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers sat in on run-of-the-mill immigration proceedings and followed the men outside the courtrooms after their hearings wrapped up.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Another example of that is Shane Gillis, and how his recent Bud Light ad campaign has been more then a typical run-of-the-mill celebrity endorsement.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Federal officials unnecessarily escalated what should have been a run-of-the-mill inspection of the facility…Pursuing this case against Representative McIver will divert considerable resources away from serious matters of public safety.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for run-of-the-mill
Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 May 2025
Miami Herald reporters witnessed how Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers sat in on run-of-the-mill immigration proceedings and followed the men outside the courtrooms after their hearings wrapped up.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Another example of that is Shane Gillis, and how his recent Bud Light ad campaign has been more then a typical run-of-the-mill celebrity endorsement.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Federal officials unnecessarily escalated what should have been a run-of-the-mill inspection of the facility…Pursuing this case against Representative McIver will divert considerable resources away from serious matters of public safety.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for run-of-the-mill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
Adjective
-
JetBlue Airways flight 312 arrived from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport around 11:55 a.m. in what passengers described as an ordinary landing.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
-
But then again … Look one more time at the last entry in the catalog of ordinary human stuff that the turtle’s shell is compared to: pottery.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
-
Fields had a decent season with the Steelers, going 4-2 before he was replaced by Russell Wilson.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
-
Start by rolling them on a countertop with a decent amount of pressure; doing so helps release the lemon juice from its membranes.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
Adjective
-
This means that some particles will decay in the normal world while their counterparts in the mirror would not.—
Zack Savitsky,
Wired News,
22 June 2025
-
The Mid-Atlantic has a 40% to 50% chance to experience above average temperatures, while states in the northeast have a 50% to 60% chance of above normal temperatures, according to NOAA’s outlook.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
-
At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
-
The sound from the optional Bose 12-speaker upgrade is satisfactory.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
-
This is an excellent day for business and commercial ventures, because your objectives and goals are clearer to you than usual.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
-
Did Bill Plaschke ghost-write these letters with his usual accurate predictions/suggestions?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
Adjective
-
Harrison, the key player for the Red Sox insofar as immediate return, has been a mediocre (4.48 ERA in 35 starts) mid-rotation starter for the Giants.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
-
While the pressure will be on for Switzerland to improve their mediocre tournament record, there is only one way to make diamonds (hint: starts with p and ends in ressure).—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Adjective
-
Still, experts widely agree that the attack shares several characteristics typical of ransomware events, including a full system shutdown, containment procedures and prolonged disruption.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
-
As is typical, the children were shot from behind, but that could change, as Platell noted.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
Adjective
-
The most common strains found in frozen yogurt are Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
24 June 2025
-
Tick bites are most common in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and Upper Midwest, with much of the region considered high risk for Lyme disease.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Run-of-the-mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mill. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share