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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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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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Although cases are increasing at a rapid rate, health officials have continued to state that the outbreak is not out of the ordinary and the risk of another COVID-19 pandemic remains low.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, the main reason is much simpler and more mundane.Tim Freeman, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
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Socially awkward and over-enthusiastic about mundane tricks and toys, Solo endears himself to Juliet, who is trying to figure out how to get back to Silo 18 and save her friends.Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Locals recommend calling the restaurant in advance to check their availability, as the ultra-cozy, casual joint fills up quickly.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Known for her approachable and casual style, Swift has also been known to hit the recording studio or meet up with friends in NYC in denim skirts, cutout off shorts and bib-front denim dresses.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Jan. 2025
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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 director had a charmed and normal childhood, by all accounts; he was born in Montana but moved all over the country as a kid, living in Washington, North Carolina, Idaho, and Virginia at various points.David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, firefighters are continuing to battle back against multiple deadly wildfires that erupted across the country's second largest city as everyday Californians and celebrities alike flee their homes.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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From new governments to extreme climate fluctuations to the integration of artificial intelligence into our everyday lives, consumers' needs are changing rapidly alongside our evolving environment.Angus McDonald, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Brown also believes fully repairing everything that was broken at Halas Hall this season will take substantial time, which is his informal request to be given a little more time to continue his troubleshooting efforts.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Service, from formal volunteering to informal small acts of kindness, is about helping each other.Vivek H. Murthy, People.com, 7 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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Across from them in their usual stalls stood the eight neighing horses.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 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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Read More: These Are the Best Ways to Improve Your Memory In addition, bus drivers, aircraft pilots, and ship captains—the jobs with less spontaneous decision-making—had Alzheimer’s death rates typical of the rest of the population.Christopher M. Worsham, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Workaday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workaday. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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