1
as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just another run-of-the-mill suburb with its shopping malls and fast-food restaurants
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2
as in decent
of average to below average quality
his latest offering is rather run-of-the-mill for this usually excellent novelist
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Recent Examples of run-of-the-mill
Rather than the usual, run-of-the-mill cleanser, Robinson recommends looking for formulas infused with soothing, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing ingredients.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 15 Feb. 2025
Mark and his entourage look like run-of-the-mill rich people.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
That’s because there are hundreds of viruses that can cause the common cold, and most healthy people with run-of-the-mill symptoms like a runny nose, congestion and fatigue don’t need testing to identify the type of virus or to distinguish between these viruses from the flu or Covid-19.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Dressed in an Arc'teryx vest and jeans, Ruf, 36, could pass for any run-of-the-mill headhunter on a casual Friday.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 15 Feb. 2025
Mark and his entourage look like run-of-the-mill rich people.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
That’s because there are hundreds of viruses that can cause the common cold, and most healthy people with run-of-the-mill symptoms like a runny nose, congestion and fatigue don’t need testing to identify the type of virus or to distinguish between these viruses from the flu or Covid-19.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Dressed in an Arc'teryx vest and jeans, Ruf, 36, could pass for any run-of-the-mill headhunter on a casual Friday.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mill
Adjective
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What would push an ordinary person to these extraordinary circumstances?—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gains realized on investments sold within a one-year holding period are classified as short-term capital gains, which are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Virginia and Begovic are competent, low-cost reserves and provide decent support to Pickford.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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In practice, this means ensuring your audio is clear and the video quality and lighting are good, having a decent background, finding decent actors, and editing the video for clarity and conciseness.—
Jason Hennessey,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Are these normal things to think at this point in a serious relationship?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Volatility — though unnerving — is normal.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While the overall atmosphere and design of the restaurant are aesthetically pleasing, the menu is just as satisfactory.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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All factors add up to the simple fact that Pereira has no satisfactory understudy for Strand Larsen.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So your kid is slightly more distracted than usual?—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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What seemed clear and achievable on January 1 may feel different now that life has picked up its usual pace.—
Michael Held,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, non-Power conference teams with strong records often rank lower than Power conference teams with mediocre records.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The 18-year-old Italian has replaced Lewis Hamilton at the Mercedes team and charged from a mediocre qualifying position to finish fourth.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the market behavior to date – as dizzying and against-consensus has it’s been – has not deviated enough from a typical setback in a post-election growth scare to insist that the rules for assessing this market’s prospects have changed definitively with the leadership the White House.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton is not the first driver to attempt to fulfill a childhood dream by ending his racing career in typical midlife crisis style — in his 40s with a brand new Ferrari and a second family.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Itchy eyes and a congested nose are common in spring, although some parts of the country tend to have a worse allergy season than others.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection that can affect any part of the body but is most commonly seen in the legs and feet.—
Josephine Hessert,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Run-of-the-mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mill. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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