1
as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just a workaday guy living a workaday life
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as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life
workaday matters such as cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping
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as in casual
not designed to be worn only on special occasions
a workaday outfit that I could afford to get dirty
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Recent Examples of workaday
But for workaday journalists, the cost of a muted campaign is significant.
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Michael M. Grynbaum, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2020
Most of us are just workaday guys relying on a daily wage to support their families.
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 24 Mar. 2020
In that regard, at least, producer-director Stanley Nelson’s film does a service, introducing a general audience to Davis’ remarkable narrative, albeit in a mostly workaday fashion.
—Howard Reich, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2019
Fleck dreams of becoming a stand-up comic, but his workaday existence is anything but funny.
—John Wenzel, The Know, 3 Oct. 2019
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Michael M. Grynbaum, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2020
Most of us are just workaday guys relying on a daily wage to support their families.
—Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 24 Mar. 2020
In that regard, at least, producer-director Stanley Nelson’s film does a service, introducing a general audience to Davis’ remarkable narrative, albeit in a mostly workaday fashion.
—Howard Reich, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2019
Fleck dreams of becoming a stand-up comic, but his workaday existence is anything but funny.
—John Wenzel, The Know, 3 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workaday
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Smith said this year’s fire season is gearing up to be slightly longer than usual but is not particularly out of the ordinary.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bénédictine brings a lovely honeyed spice, which folds beautifully into rye (see: the Monte Carlo) and is well-accented by absinthe (see: the Chrysanthemum), but taken in such quantities would be out of the ordinary indeed.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Early in the film, Berger wanted the audience to see those working and living in the Vatican, despite where the ancient robes, had cell phones and engaged in that same mundane aspects of modern life as those in the audience.Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2024
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With platform engineering, developers can be freed from the burdens of managing mundane tasks and can shift their focus to building innovative software solutions.Jiani Zhang, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Teams that work through difficulties together, openly addressing conflicts and solving problems collaboratively, build deeper bonds than those who only interact in casual settings. 2.Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Great for casual travel days or city exploring, these shoes are durable, packable, and offer timeless flair.Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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This week isn’t nearly as packed as normal, and that means that the Blackpink star faced less competition in her rise on the list of the bestselling albums on the U.S. version of iTunes.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Outside these sessions, both groups trained as normal.RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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These principles are woven into every aspect of camp life, from group activities to everyday interactions.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Even then, Giovanni was concerned with the tender minutiae of Black American experiences, and her poetry celebrated some of the everyday pleasures that make resilience feel possible.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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One notable trend is the rise of authentic, informal leadership communication.Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The military activity occurred over 24 hours from Saturday to Sunday morning, with six aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait's median line, an informal boundary between the two sides.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Lack of meeting is 'a lost opportunity' Colorado Commissioner Becky Mitchell on Thursday noted that the annual conference here had not led to its usual interstate negotiations.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Princess of Wales has also experimented with her usual jewelry this year and occasionally switched out her iconic sapphire engagement ring that previously belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, for a sparkly stack of bands including an unusual new eternity ring.Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Your typical can of BKF contains oxalic acid, and a few other abrasives and surfactants that soften grease and remove calcium, lime and other alkaline build-up.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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Start by reviewing the franchise disclosure document (FDD) to understand initial costs, ongoing fees and typical revenue ranges.Aaron Harper, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Workaday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workaday. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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