COMMONLY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

commonly

adverb

Definition of commonly

as in usually

according to the usual course of things the clusters of idle teens that can commonly be found hanging around any mall

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Recent Examples of commonly Her heart cells had been infected with parvovirus B19, the virus that more commonly causes Fifth Disease. — Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026 Both styles merge the brand mainstays with Anderson’s playful use of the straddle strap detail most commonly used on penny loafers. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 While many American shoppers prefer thicker steaks and roasts, Casillas said Latino customers often seek thinner cuts commonly used in dishes such as carne asada. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026 This concealer contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, a peptide commonly associated with targeting the appearance of expression lines. — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2026 Led by bar manager Giovanni Allario, the cocktail program takes familiar classics and gives them an inventive twist, often incorporating ingredients more commonly found in a kitchen than behind a bar. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Anker uses next-generation 314Ah LFP cells, which are commonly found in commercial energy storage systems. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 In my case, and most commonly, gray hair appears at the temples and hairline. — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 Its Scam Detection feature can analyze a phone conversation in real time and warn you when the call shows patterns commonly associated with fraud. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly

Adverb

Workers with job-specific knowledge and skills can also take exams to earn certifications and licenses, which usually expire and must be renewed.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The dominant movie genres of the past decade, superhero films and horror, have usually stayed, like bashful teenagers on the dance floor, on separate sides of the multiplex.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of usually

Adverb

The Panthers — normally among the NFL’s most aggressive teams on fourth down — also played this one cautiously for much of the way, trying to make McKee have to go 80-plus yards every possession.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
Open Doors officials requested accommodation for a 40-person group-living facility at the site, where such facilities are normally not allowed under city rules.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of normally

Adverb

Democrats have circled Alaska, a typically reliable Republican state, as a winnable seat in their bid to flip the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Supermarkets typically use central control panels to manage multiple refrigeration units.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026