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
Mark and his entourage look like run-of-the-mill rich people.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
That’s because there are hundreds of viruses that can cause the common cold, and most healthy people with run-of-the-mill symptoms like a runny nose, congestion and fatigue don’t need testing to identify the type of virus or to distinguish between these viruses from the flu or Covid-19.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Dressed in an Arc'teryx vest and jeans, Ruf, 36, could pass for any run-of-the-mill headhunter on a casual Friday.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
Part of that melancholy can surely be chalked up to some run-of-the-mill, parasocial attachment.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
That’s because there are hundreds of viruses that can cause the common cold, and most healthy people with run-of-the-mill symptoms like a runny nose, congestion and fatigue don’t need testing to identify the type of virus or to distinguish between these viruses from the flu or Covid-19.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Dressed in an Arc'teryx vest and jeans, Ruf, 36, could pass for any run-of-the-mill headhunter on a casual Friday.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
Part of that melancholy can surely be chalked up to some run-of-the-mill, parasocial attachment.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
Adjective
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These are taxed at different (typically lower) rates than ordinary income.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, ordinary residential buildings have also been damaged.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In practice, this means ensuring your audio is clear and the video quality and lighting are good, having a decent background, finding decent actors, and editing the video for clarity and conciseness.—
Jason Hennessey,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Virginia and Begovic are competent, low-cost reserves and provide decent support to Pickford.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The bottom line: Volatility — though unnerving — is normal.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Are these normal things to think at this point in a serious relationship?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While the overall atmosphere and design of the restaurant are aesthetically pleasing, the menu is just as satisfactory.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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All factors add up to the simple fact that Pereira has no satisfactory understudy for Strand Larsen.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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But this system had more impact than usual, experts said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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So your kid is slightly more distracted than usual?—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, non-Power conference teams with strong records often rank lower than Power conference teams with mediocre records.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The 18-year-old Italian has replaced Lewis Hamilton at the Mercedes team and charged from a mediocre qualifying position to finish fourth.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the market behavior to date – as dizzying and against-consensus has it’s been – has not deviated enough from a typical setback in a post-election growth scare to insist that the rules for assessing this market’s prospects have changed definitively with the leadership the White House.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton is not the first driver to attempt to fulfill a childhood dream by ending his racing career in typical midlife crisis style — in his 40s with a brand new Ferrari and a second family.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection that can affect any part of the body but is most commonly seen in the legs and feet.—
Josephine Hessert,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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Do Your Homework One of the most common mistakes in prospect outreach is not understanding potential customers’ specific needs and challenges.—
Jim Becker,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Run-of-the-mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mill. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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