ˌən-ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nəl
as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
the physicist, now regarded as one of the brightest minds in science, was an unexceptional student as a child
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Recent Examples of unexceptional
Even in good times, economic growth under the euro was unexceptional, but with the global financial crisis, the situation grew dire.
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Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
The ambivalence of André and his parents was culturally unexceptional, but Simone’s abhorrence wasn’t.
—Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
Los bárbaros is a razor-sharp critique not only of how authorities respond to violent events—which have become sadly unexceptional along the border—but also of the implicit trust placed in the moving image when used to document such incidents.
—Maricarmen Barrios, ARTnews.com, 26 July 2024
Between meetings, Winfrey was photographed in a pair of Philo’s $1,700 chalk-white jeans with straps at the knee and a $1,700 fluid white turtleneck, looking like, well, anyone else who pairs a white blouse with white trousers, which is to say pulled together but unexceptional.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
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Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
The ambivalence of André and his parents was culturally unexceptional, but Simone’s abhorrence wasn’t.
—Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
Los bárbaros is a razor-sharp critique not only of how authorities respond to violent events—which have become sadly unexceptional along the border—but also of the implicit trust placed in the moving image when used to document such incidents.
—Maricarmen Barrios, ARTnews.com, 26 July 2024
Between meetings, Winfrey was photographed in a pair of Philo’s $1,700 chalk-white jeans with straps at the knee and a $1,700 fluid white turtleneck, looking like, well, anyone else who pairs a white blouse with white trousers, which is to say pulled together but unexceptional.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexceptional
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This gives you up to a $10 discount each month for two years (expires Dec. 2), where new members can receive either $5 off per month for the normal rate of the Visible plan or $10 off per month for the Visible+ plan during the first 24 months of service.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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More goods are expected to be imported into the US than normal for the remainder of this year as retailers face a potential resumption of the East Coast port strike, as well as tariff increases, the National Retail Federation said earlier this month.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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To find the best hotels in Miami, our incognito inspectors posed as ordinary guests and stayed multiple nights at each property.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Holliman had done several guest-starring roles on 1950s TV before making history as the focus of the first episode of The Twilight Zone, Rod Serling’s landmark anthology series that put ordinary people in extraordinary situations.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
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Another risk is getting worse sleep than usual, which affects mood, alertness, and performance the next day.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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The smaller sensors means less light intake, so all four lenses require night mode more than usual.Ben Sin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Read below to see the average prices for a gallon of regular gas in and around Washington, D.C. Delaware Gas prices in Delaware dropped on Thanksgiving, falling to $2.984 per gallon.Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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This sparked a buying spree, with the most recent acquisition completed last week, when the company bought 55,000 BTC at an average price of $97,862.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Aside from the fight being eight two-minute rounds, both the men will wear heavier 14-ounce gloves instead of the typical 10-ounce gloves.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The guidelines vary by region, according to the typical climate each region has.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Since its passage, property and retail theft have skyrocketed, with flash mobs becoming commonplace at shopping centers to steal goods.Diane Dixon, Orange County Register, 15 Oct. 2024
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And the day will come when speaking the truth and advocating for justice will be commonplace and not dangerous in Russia.Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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For a guy into complicated killing rituals, Art sure does kill himself in an unremarkable fashion by putting the gun in his mouth and pulling the trigger.Barry Levitt, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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Driven by an unrelenting collapse in fertility, family structures and living arrangements heretofore imagined only in science fiction novels will become commonplace, unremarkable features of everyday life.Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Unexceptional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexceptional. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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