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commonplace

[kom-uhn-pleys] / ˈkɒm ənˌpleɪs /




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I lost my mom not that many years ago, and it’s hard to digest how the most destructive and emotionally devastating things are also absolutely assured and commonplace.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Fast-forward to the 17th century, pretzels became commonplace in Germany, where necklaces adorned with the baked goods were worn by children on New Year’s Day to usher in good luck.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

In this context, opacity feels comfortable and commonplace.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Gay says smaller incidents are commonplace during the summer when walkers "go where they aren't used to going".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

I couldn't muster up a single commonplace out of the thousand in my head.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald




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