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commonplace
adjective as in usual, everyday
noun as in clichéd saying or idea
Example Sentences
He most likely would have been deeply pained by the mass gun killings that have become somewhat commonplace in American cities.
I was reminded of the commonplace a friend used to roll out in my workplace, and someone probably does in yours: "No good deed goes unpunished."
Telnaes explained that while editorial tweaks are commonplace, an editor wished to suppress her commentary, not her cartoon.
The new Syrian flag, with its green instead of red stripe, and three red stars instead of two green, is commonplace on shop shutters and hanging from balconies.
Covid lockdowns gave families a glimpse into the world of home education, as video communication technology suddenly became commonplace in many schools.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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