COMMON OR GARDEN Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

common or garden

adjective

Definition of common or garden

chiefly British

as in usual

often observed or encountered lives in a common or garden row house in a nondescript suburb of London

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Recent Examples of common or garden If all goes well, the spray could not only become a mainstay of medical kits on the battlefield and hospitals, but also eventually could become part of a common or garden first aid kit. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026 There [are a] lot of common or garden-variety Democrats who don't understand what the DNC does. — Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 28 May 2020 Instead, the inciting incidents are all common or garden-variety romantic mishaps — infidelity, unplanned pregnancies, feelings undeclared lest they're not requited. — Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2020 Hoes and other weeding tools The common or garden hoe is great for breaking up and grading loose soil but not so good for weeding. — Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019

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Adjective

The trio of hurricanes represents a level of elevated activity consistent with El Niño, a natural climate pattern characterized by warmer-than-usual sea surface temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean.

— Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Osaka, who was asked about the situation after her second-round win on Thursday, was her usual thoughtful self in response.

— Corey Seymour, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of usual

Adjective

Sponsorships are ubiquitous in baseball, and that certainly applies to the independent leagues, where the first pitch, the final out, the stadium names, and the foul poles are often named.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In 1971, the company introduced the Quotron 800, a green-screen CRT monitor that became ubiquitous on Wall Street in the 1970s and 1980s.

— Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ubiquitous

Adjective

Designed for limp, oily, and dull hair, the color-safe formula washes away stubborn dirt and grime—common culprits of flat waves—while a lineup of amino acids work to soften and strengthen strands.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
And because the loss of brain cells is also a feature of more common conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, the approach may have applications beyond Huntington’s.

— Claudia Metzler-Baddeley, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of common

Adjective

The point is to make the brand’s Parisian identity travel throughout its 56 markets without turning it into a collection of familiar cues and clichés.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
In the campaign video, Kelce arrives at New York’s iconic The Plaza Hotel and greets a few familiar A-list faces before heading to his room to relax with an adorable, fluffy white dog.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of familiar

Adjective

The vehicle will have regenerative braking that is commonplace on most fully electric cars.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Plante was the first goalie to wear a mask regularly and was one of the first to play the puck outside the crease in a practice that is now commonplace.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of commonplace

Adjective

This may not come as a surprise in a world not only of AI, but widespread access to technology that requires ordinary people to develop typing skills.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Why network awareness deserves more attention now Online banking and shopping place sensitive information at the center of ordinary internet use.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of ordinary

Adjective

Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.

— Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025

Definition of household

Adjective

Shelley served as the Warriors’ associate general counsel and director of business and legal affairs and risk management, and Vasquez was the vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The Israel Defense Forces captured Hamas' head of general security during a raid in Gaza, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said.

— Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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