as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
a quiet and unremarkable child
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Recent Examples of unremarkable
Some of today's most popular smartphones have almost reached the point of anti-design—flat, unremarkable bodies that are intended to be covered up with a case.
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Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
These sentences would be unremarkable in the abstract—say, in a constitutional-law lesson.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
To international observers, the news that things are bad in a country where things have been bad for so long must seem unremarkable.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
Perimeter shooting Craig won’t stuff the stat sheet (he’s averaged 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in his career), and his 35.5% career 3-point shooting percentage is unremarkable.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
These sentences would be unremarkable in the abstract—say, in a constitutional-law lesson.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
To international observers, the news that things are bad in a country where things have been bad for so long must seem unremarkable.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
Perimeter shooting Craig won’t stuff the stat sheet (he’s averaged 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in his career), and his 35.5% career 3-point shooting percentage is unremarkable.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unremarkable
Adjective
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Are these normal things to think at this point in a serious relationship?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Volatility — though unnerving — is normal.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What would push an ordinary person to these extraordinary circumstances?—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gains realized on investments sold within a one-year holding period are classified as short-term capital gains, which are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Billboard Artist aims to showcase musicians from fresh, unexpected angles going beyond their usual image to create something truly special.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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But this system had more impact than usual, experts said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trump's approval and disapproval ratings both currently stand at 48 percent, according to an average calculated by Newsweek.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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For direct deposits, the average return in 2025 is $3,436, nearly 6% more than the $3,244 average in 2024.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The average cost of full coverage in the U.S. is now $2,638 per year, meaning the typical household spends 3.39% of its income on insurance for just one car.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
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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Robot backflips are becoming commonplace, but a front flip is significantly more difficult than a backflip, as any gymnast can attest.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Committee reassignments are commonplace in the Legislature, and politics can seep in.—
Anabel Sosa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Unremarkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unremarkable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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