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commonplace

[kom-uhn-pleys] / ˈkɒm ənˌpleɪs /




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In this context, opacity feels comfortable and commonplace.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Harbour, Bateman and Cardellini spoke about how the series turns commonplace true crime themes of sex, love and murder into a smart, funny and empathetic whodunit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Death is so commonplace in the collection that it loses its sting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Road accidents are relatively commonplace in Nepal, due to a range of factors including poor road maintenance and narrow paths in mountainous areas.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Soon it was commonplace to find the five knitters peacefully gathered in the baby’s room, needles click-clacking away.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood