run-of-the-mine

adjective

ˌrən-ə(v)-t͟hə-ˈmīn How to pronounce run-of-the-mine (audio)
variants or run-of-mine
Definition of run-of-the-minenext
as in medium
of average to below average quality so far, the job posting has attracted only run-of-the-mine applicants

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mine
  1. medium
  2. acceptable
  3. reasonable
  4. ordinary
  5. common
  6. moderate
Adjective
  • Place the cream and butter in a small saucepan and set the pan over medium heat.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Layer and Chill In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, and the remaining 1/8 tsp.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of medium
Adjective
  • The number of students who report that shouting down a speaker to stop a campus speech, blocking other students from attending a campus speech, and using violence to stop a campus speech is acceptable in some form has risen incrementally since 2022.
    Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Ukraine's backers in the United States and Europe are still insisting that Kyiv will be the one to determine what kind of agreement is acceptable.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of acceptable
Adjective
  • This is a reasonable request and a fair expectation.
    Brian Mitchell, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, offering a reasonable grace period can allow employees time to adapt to the new policy.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • That’s because mycoplasma isn’t affected by these common antibiotics.
    Alice Park, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Here are common treatments and strategies:3 Medications Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen) can help reduce pain and inflammation.
    Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of common
Adjective
  • Including Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan would be a great first step that could not only strengthen more moderate Muslim nations and Jewish-Islamic ties but help the United States extend its influence in one of the world's most strategic regions.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But frustrations were already brewing with House Republicans, from the ultraconservative to more moderate members, over the latest deal to avoid a government shutdown.
    Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of moderate
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Thesaurus Entries Near run-of-the-mine

run-of-the-mill

run-of-the-mine

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