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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
the once-powerful hurricane eventually abated into just a garden-variety tropical storm
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as in usual
often observed or encountered
the bakery's extravagant creations are not your garden-variety wedding cakes
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Recent Examples of garden-variety
When garden-variety Tesla or Lucid sedans can accelerate faster than many supercars, straight-line performance is no longer a key differentiator, Bridan says.
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IEEE Spectrum, 24 Nov. 2024
That guest was Don Rickles, the late, great comedian who wrought garden-variety putdowns into miniature works of art.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Beck and Woods don’t have to dream up something alien when these kinds of garden-variety predators are all too insidious.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
At times, this approaches the tone of your garden-variety L.A. surfer bro, spouting anecdotes about the benefits of ayahuasca.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
These aren’t your mother’s (or grandmother’s) garden-variety rose notes.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
In many respects, of course, Cohen was a garden-variety rock celebrity.
—Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
The good news: So far, this is a garden-variety correction, with the S & P 500 down roughly 10% from its all-time high at Monday’s low of the session.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2024
Admittedly, that can be tricky, since BCC tumors vary in appearance, and often resemble a bunch of garden-variety skin problems, particularly early on.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 19 July 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 24 Nov. 2024
That guest was Don Rickles, the late, great comedian who wrought garden-variety putdowns into miniature works of art.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Beck and Woods don’t have to dream up something alien when these kinds of garden-variety predators are all too insidious.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
At times, this approaches the tone of your garden-variety L.A. surfer bro, spouting anecdotes about the benefits of ayahuasca.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
These aren’t your mother’s (or grandmother’s) garden-variety rose notes.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
In many respects, of course, Cohen was a garden-variety rock celebrity.
—Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
The good news: So far, this is a garden-variety correction, with the S & P 500 down roughly 10% from its all-time high at Monday’s low of the session.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2024
Admittedly, that can be tricky, since BCC tumors vary in appearance, and often resemble a bunch of garden-variety skin problems, particularly early on.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 19 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garden-variety
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Newsweek emailed a spokesperson for Paul for comment on Wednesday outside of normal business hours.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy: Caused by gene mutations, this is a rare condition that develops when fatty or scarred tissue replaces normal tissue in part of the heart, leading to irregular heartbeat.Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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That sizable group still has relatively fresh immunity, meaning fewer people than usual are susceptible to infection right now.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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In these events, snowy owls can be seen much farther south than usual, throughout the lower 48 states.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Finding a few flaky specs on your head isn’t anything out of the ordinary.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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Like in previous years, the live show was dominated by domestic issues, with journalists and ordinary citizens asking about soaring consumer prices and mortgages, paltry pensions and a shortage of doctors.Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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For centuries, the bald eagle has been a ubiquitous symbol for the country, almost as recognizable as the American flag.Sara Ruberg, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The car’s new engine was based on Chevy’s ubiquitous 327-cubic-inch small-block V-8, though reduced in the Z/28 to a 302-cubic-inch displacement.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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It is otherwise recognized for a dial that is typical to Cartier with Roman numerals, a chemin de fer minute track, and blued steel hands, although some outliers of those parameters do exist.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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This sort of setup is typical of an area that is, even by Italian standards, one of the great foodie regions.Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
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Ryder also compared the drone sightings to seeing a car driving nearby or a common neighborhood occurrence.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Twigs and small sticks are common nesting material.Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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As of January 2024, the average monthly retirement benefit for recipients was $1,907.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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For a gallon of regular in the Sunshine State, the average price was $2.99, a nickel cheaper than the national average of $3.04.Steve Wilson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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This northside Japanese steakhouse serves familiar Japanese and Japanese-American dishes like tempura, katsu, hot pot, sushi and hibachi dishes.Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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On the other side, Nebraska faces off against fellow Big Ten titan Penn State in a clash of familiar foes.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Garden-variety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garden-variety. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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