as in usual
often observed or encountered
lives in a common or garden row house in a nondescript suburb of London
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There [are a] lot of common or garden-variety Democrats who don't understand what the DNC does.
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Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 28 May 2020
Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps — infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2020
Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding.
—Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 28 May 2020
Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps — infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2020
Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding.
—Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for common or garden
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Sky noted that the prince seemed more relaxed than usual at his Earthshot Prize.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This app is by no means intended to replace your usual antivirus.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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In a perfect world, there would be some logic to getting rid of the equal-time rule, and, quite frankly, the same FCC regulations that force networks to censor four-letter words that are ubiquitous on virtually every other form of media.Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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In a ubiquitous digital world, OSS is indispensable for modern businesses.Paul Stovell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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These are split into four groups of four based on common characteristics and placed into categories.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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This new tool, unveiled on October 31, gives users precise, real-time control over 2D generative artwork, addressing common frustrations like limited customization and reliance on complex prompts.Charlie Fink, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jeanty carving up defenses on the bright blue turf at Boise State’s Albertsons Stadium has become a familiar sight this season, which has put him firmly in contention for the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football.Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Anyone expecting Morocco to be a complete culture shock will likely be surprised that there is so much familiar about Tangier thanks to the many writers and artists, from Eugène Delacroix and Henri Matisse to the Rolling Stones, whose imaginations have been captured by the city.Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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This fork design was commonplace on pre-1930s bikes.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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These disruptions have been commonplace at Democratic rallies around the United States as the party continues to face pressure over the fallout from the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and the response by the Israeli government.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Humor Adds Playfulness To Everyday Life Routine is inevitable in any relationship, but humor can transform ordinary moments into memorable ones.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The ordinary remedy is to return the property or, if the property is damaged or destroyed, financially compensating the plaintiff for repairs or a replacement.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Sources of 2023 household debt in the US include: Credit Cards: $1.13 trillion Mortgage: $12.25 trillion Auto Loans: 1.61 trillion Student Loans: $1.6 trillion Outstanding balances also include debt from retail credit cards, consumer loans and other non-household expenses.Kara Nelson, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
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Hancock said in the statement that his family canceled their traditional multi-household Thanksgiving celebration.NBC News, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2020
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This is a wisp of a premise — aside from her muted graffiti efforts, our protagonist’s grief manifests itself more as general moodiness than anything particularly tangible.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Trump, meanwhile, leaned on some famous Black male supporters, including controversial former NFL standouts Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell, while also pitching himself to men in general through social media influencers, creators and podcasters.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Common or garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20or%20garden. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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