as in commonplace
not causing surprise because you expected it
His anger over the mix-up is unsurprising. an unsurprising fact
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Recent Examples of unsurprising
Their preference for small-town America is unsurprising as the trend of over-tourism and seeking Instagram-worthy spots are dying out for Gen Z members in 2025, experts told Newsweek.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Special teams, meanwhile, have improved marginally, but already were solid under Richardson — unsurprising, given the assistant coaches have not changed.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The URLs are quite clearly targeting victims of the fires, which is unsurprising.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Stan calls it a disappointing but unsurprising moment, emblematic of the discomfort many in Hollywood feel about engaging with the film publicly.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unsurprising 
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Special teams, meanwhile, have improved marginally, but already were solid under Richardson — unsurprising, given the assistant coaches have not changed.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The URLs are quite clearly targeting victims of the fires, which is unsurprising.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Stan calls it a disappointing but unsurprising moment, emblematic of the discomfort many in Hollywood feel about engaging with the film publicly.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unsurprising
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurprising
Adjective
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And the crew was flying an older-model aircraft that lacked certain safety technologies in its cockpit that are commonplace in those of commercial airplanes in the United States.—
Mark Walker,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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Because of this, what would normally be alarming at any other airport in the country has become commonplace at DCA.—
Megan Christie,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Harris, the narrator’s husband: Paul Mescal or Nick Kroll Can Ireland's sexiest chain-wearer reinvent himself as a boring straight guy who's not entirely fulfilling his wife?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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From awful ads to a divisive halftime show to a boring game, 10 things to forget.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Elsewhere, the Juno Fan Choice category, voted on by ordinary movie lovers, has nominations for The Weeknd, McCrae, Mendes, Ross, bbno$, Dean Brody, Jade Eagleson, Karan Aujla, Les Cowboys Fringents Les Disques and Preston Pablo.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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At Large follows two best friends, Bill and Joe, who are ordinary dads and electrical repairmen.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the replies were the usual stupid snark on social media from people who thrive on being negative.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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The premise itself is both deeply stupid and incredibly clever (the sweet spot, really).—
Erin Strecker,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The best part of the sketch isn’t its sly picture of Gen X’s slow fade into conformity, but Jason Sudeikis as the groom’s father who is unironically into the performance.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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This will include recruiting mercenaries and migrants to offset losses on the front line where Russian forces are making slow gains but at a considerable cost in personnel.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To start with their similarities, both dryness and dehydration share a ton of symptoms in common, including tightness, itchiness, and flaking.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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Consider Pet Safety Most cactuses are non-toxic to pets, but succulents are a mixed bag, and some common succulents aren’t safe for pets.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The first few years of being a parent can be among the most tiring as moms and dads try and often fail to get infants into a regular routine of unbroken sleep at night.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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No matter the outcome of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and Bills, the winners are anyone who was tiring of the Taylor Swift-Hailee Steinfeld (faux) drama.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff: The high school senior, Timothy and Victoria's youngest, is pulled between following the life path of his older sister and brother while deciding his major life decision: Whether to go to Duke or the University of North Carolina.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Freezing temperatures can pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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