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COMMONPLACE Synonyms

There are 27 synonyms of the word commonplace. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word commonplace. (close relations)
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routine
nounn
noun

• an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

• a short performance that is part of a longer program

• a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

adjective satellite

• found in the ordinary course of events

conventional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• following accepted customs and proprieties

• (weapons) using energy for propulsion or destruction that is not nuclear energy

• unimaginative and conformist

adjective satellite

• conforming with accepted standards

• represented in simplified or symbolic form

• in accord with or being a tradition or practice accepted from the past

• rigidly formal or bound by convention

everyday
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• found in the ordinary course of events

• appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions

• commonplace and ordinary

normal
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

• in accordance with scientific laws

• being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development

noun

• something regarded as a normative example

adjective satellite

• forming a right angle

ordinary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree

noun

• a judge of a probate court

• the expected or commonplace condition or situation

• a clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death

• an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel

• (heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields

adjective satellite

• lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered

typical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

adjective satellite

• of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

• conforming to a type

usual
adjectiveadj
adjective

• occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

adjective satellite

• commonly encountered

undistinguished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not special in any way; lacking distinction

unexceptional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not special in any way; lacking distinction

banal
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

banality
nounn
noun

• a trite or obvious remark

bromide
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• any of the salts of hydrobromic acid; formerly used as a sedative but now generally replaced by safer drugs

• a trite or obvious remark

cliche
nounn
noun

• a trite or obvious remark

hackneyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

humdrum
adjectiveadj
noun

• the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

adjective satellite

• not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

• tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

old-hat
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

• out of fashion

platitude
nounn
noun

• a trite or obvious remark

prosaic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not fanciful or imaginative

• lacking wit or imagination

• not challenging; dull and lacking excitement

shopworn
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• worn or faded from being on display in a store

• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

stock
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)

• the merchandise that a shop has on hand

• the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun

• a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation

• a supply of something available for future use

• the hereditary derivation of an individual

• a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

• liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces

• the reputation and popularity a person has

• persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant

• a plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants

• any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers

• any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia

• lumber used in the construction of something

• the handle end of some implements or tools

• an ornamental white cravat

• any animals kept for use or profit

adjective satellite

• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

• routine

• regularly and widely used or sold

verb

• have on hand

• equip with a stock

• supply with fish

• supply with livestock

• amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use

• provide or furnish with a stock of something

• put forth and grow sprouts or shoots

Best Hypernyms For COMMONPLACE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for commonplace, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ROUTINE

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