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as in everyday
having to do with the practical details of regular life
they didn't want to be bothered with mundane concerns like doing the dishes while on vacation
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as in temporal
having to do with life on earth especially as opposed to that in heaven
a period for reflection and penitence, when spiritual concerns should take precedence over those that are mundane
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Recent Examples of mundane
Monday’s Cabinet meeting was more mundane than the first two Trump held during his second term.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025
Either way, for a beleaguered recruiting industry, AI in recruiting could be the rebirth the function needs, digitizing the mundane to make room for the humanity.
—Susan Lamotte, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The giggles and euphoria induced by certain strains can transform mundane activities into memorable adventures, helping partners find fun in the everyday.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
The missing leaders come from the messy middle—those steadfast, seasoned managers navigating between visionary ambitions and everyday mundane execution—who determine if organizational change succeeds or fails.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025
Either way, for a beleaguered recruiting industry, AI in recruiting could be the rebirth the function needs, digitizing the mundane to make room for the humanity.
—Susan Lamotte, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The giggles and euphoria induced by certain strains can transform mundane activities into memorable adventures, helping partners find fun in the everyday.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
The missing leaders come from the messy middle—those steadfast, seasoned managers navigating between visionary ambitions and everyday mundane execution—who determine if organizational change succeeds or fails.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mundane
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In the produce aisle, food analysts said Thursday, expect small price increases on everyday purchases like bananas from Guatemala and grapes from Peru, countries whose exports to the United States will incur 10 percent tariffs when the new fees go into effect on Saturday.—
Kim Severson,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Related: Hip flexor muscles are essential for everyday mobility.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Bill Murray got emotional talking about his old pal Bruce Willis, who has been battling frontal temporal dementia and aphasia for the past several years.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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There are several astronomical functions, but the most entertaining one is the temporal tracking of celestial observations.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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Taking its name from a terrestrial kingfisher with a distinctive call, the Kookaburra is designed by Australian firm Unplgd Tiny Homes and is based on a triple-axle trailer and finished in wood, with metal accenting.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2025
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Considerations like harsh maritime environments are addressed today in terrestrial applications and these learnings can be applied to the maritime environment.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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South Carolina went undefeated during a dominant championship run last year that featured a physical roster no opponent could match up with.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Along with the physical camouflage and protection, it is thought to be effective in startling predators such as the wasp caught on film, giving both caterpillars and hummingbird hatchlings a greater chance of survival.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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One study of about 200 Korean scientists found that animal researchers had significantly higher anxiety scores than non-animal researchers.—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ramping up surveillance Experts say the U.S. needs to boost its surveillance and detection systems now that there are more animal and human cases of D1.1.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The clipping of grape bunches off the vines created a rhythm as if the harvesters performing these acts had synchronized a symphony of earthly beauty.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This is the most believably lusty delivery by John of lyrics about Taupin’s earthly urges.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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Delaney was booked into the Marina del Rey Sheriff's Station at 10:15 a.m. and charged with assault, likely to produce gross bodily injury.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Burnett, then 21, of Hammond got ten years in prison in October after pleading guilty to neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, a Level 3 felony.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Competence: Intelligent, dependable, wise, principled, conscientious • Sophistication: Elegant, composed, worldly, confident, tactful • Ruggedness: Tough, athletic, sturdy, outdoorsy, reliable Most businesses focus on a couple of these.—
Sabine Leveiller,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Stuart’s prince is suave, worldly, world-weary, charismatic — every inch a prince, really.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Mundane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mundane. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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