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customary

[kuhs-tuh-mer-ee] / ˈkʌs təˌmɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
usual, established
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accepted traditional
WEAK
according to Hoyle accustomed acknowledged by the numbers chronic common confirmed conventional established everyday familiar fashionable frequent general habitual household in a rut in the groove normal ordinary orthodox playing it safe popular prescriptive recognized regular regulation routine same old sop standard standard operating procedure stipulated understood universal wonted
Antonyms
WEAK
abnormal different irregular occasional rare sometime unusual

Example Sentences

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But there is not a clear understanding of what constitutes a customary level of service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It said the release was taking place "in the context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week, which is a customary practice in our criminal justice system".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

People who are employed can’t assume the customary pay bump is coming this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Customers who truly value the service often leave more than the customary amount.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

Elliot’s face twitched, but he nodded and turned to me, his hand extended for the customary handshake exchanged between cadets.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin