ˌən-ik-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nəl
as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
the physicist, now regarded as one of the brightest minds in science, was an unexceptional student as a child
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Recent Examples of unexceptional
Such peculiarity encourages reconsideration of this otherwise unexceptional comedy.
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Armond White, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
Throw tons of strikes while being solid if unexceptional in other key areas.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The present lawsuit is an unexceptional member of this broader group.
—Priya Cherian Huskins, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Even in good times, economic growth under the euro was unexceptional, but with the global financial crisis, the situation grew dire.
—Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
See All Example Sentences for unexceptional
Armond White, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
Throw tons of strikes while being solid if unexceptional in other key areas.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The present lawsuit is an unexceptional member of this broader group.
—Priya Cherian Huskins, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Even in good times, economic growth under the euro was unexceptional, but with the global financial crisis, the situation grew dire.
—Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
See All Example Sentences for unexceptional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexceptional
Adjective
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In Orlando, the March rain totals through Friday are less than 7% of the normal 2.61 inches, according to the weather service.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek contacted the Department of Defense for further comment via email outside of normal office hours.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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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Several key figures - see Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Kyle Walker - are now into the twilights of their respective careers and so Guardiola’s team have been unable to play its usual style of high-energy, high-intensity soccer.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Complete these steps to grab a bonus for college basketball or make a larger bet than usual with a safety net.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These projections estimate how many points a team would score and allow in a game against an average opponent on a neutral court.—
Austin Mock,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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If the data is sorted between periods when the U.S. economy entered recession within those 12 months after the correction, the results are less compelling at a 1.9% average gain.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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How does that conversation go when the damage is beyond the typical wear and tear?—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Everything is very primitive, but quite typical of the Russians.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Over time, investing in Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) or Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), which serve traditionally underserved markets, has become commonplace.—
Brock Blake,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The mass protests that have become commonplace since October 7 are not so much against the military or war writ large, but in favor of a ceasefire deal to bring home hostages held in Gaza.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gentry Lee is a remarkable man who is also thoroughly unremarkable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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The robot itself appears pretty unremarkable, just a pair of mechanical arms with pincers.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Unexceptional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexceptional. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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