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
For visitors, Membertou may resemble an unremarkable suburb, but its infrastructure and wealth stand in stark contrast to the living standards facing many Indigenous people who reside on reserve land, where poverty and health inequities are glaring.
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Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
This time, the trigger was a series of unremarkable comments by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on the occasion of Taiwan’s National Day a few days prior.
—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Each time, either the regular-season tilt or the Rose Bowl itself was a classic and the other game was unremarkable.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
The answer usually lies in the mundane: the ability to show up, the unremarkable routine, the persistence and the small, steady steps that add up over time.
—Dr. Rina Koshkina, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
This time, the trigger was a series of unremarkable comments by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on the occasion of Taiwan’s National Day a few days prior.
—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
Each time, either the regular-season tilt or the Rose Bowl itself was a classic and the other game was unremarkable.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
The answer usually lies in the mundane: the ability to show up, the unremarkable routine, the persistence and the small, steady steps that add up over time.
—Dr. Rina Koshkina, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unremarkable
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Meanwhile, temperatures in swaths of the US are expected to drop this weekend and could be almost 30 degrees below normal by Monday for millions.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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The morning low temperatures may drop below freezing as far south as Houston, New Orleans and Tallahassee, Fla., on Monday and Tuesday mornings — between 20 and 30 degrees below normal for this time of year, Taylor said.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
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Chris Pratt stars as an ordinary LEGO guy who finds himself on an extraordinary journey in a film that’s really about the power of the imagination, distilling the creative joy of playing with LEGOs into a captivating story.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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There is currently no evidence that the outbreak is out of the ordinary or that a new respiratory virus or illness has emerged in China.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The 166-person-capacity diner was already bustling more than usual for a Thursday night thanks to a local school fundraiser, and the waiting area was noticeably filled with film and TV superfans wearing T-shirts and hats inspired by Twin Peaks, Eraserhead and other Lynch hits.Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
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Forecasts for two of the three upcoming winter storms are tricky and more uncertain than usual.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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To the average person, appreciating the elements that crowned Super Mario 64 a groundbreaking game back in 1996 requires at least some wandering around its world.Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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Cats have an average body temperature of around 100-102 degrees Fahrenheit, a little higher than ours, which is approximately 98.6 Fahrenheit.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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But, according to Justin Mankin, a climate scientist at Dartmouth College, rising global temperatures are now detectable in various extreme weather events and many more typical weather patterns.Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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The tax crimes carried a maximum sentence of 17 years while the penalty for the gun crimes was capped at 25 years, although typical sentences are less and the judges didn't have to give Hunter Biden any jail or prison time.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gabbard also has an open mind and the curiosity necessary to evaluate complex and, often, contradictory reports that are commonplace in the Intel World.Robert C. O'Brien, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Coaches and managers had to wait until half-time to review any footage but pitchside devices are now commonplace, having a notable influence on tactical decision-making.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Unremarkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unremarkable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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