commonplace

Example Sentences

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That such a seemingly commonplace location is elevated to feel mesmerizing speaks to how animation can make the mundane anew.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Road accidents are relatively commonplace in Nepal, due to a range of factors including poor road maintenance and narrow paths in mountainous areas.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Every few seasons or so, a commonplace produce item, be it a fruit or vegetable, is granted “It Girl” status.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

Alavi was given a range of equipment including a sewing machine, fabric and cash for a solar panel -- essential in a country where power cuts are commonplace.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Such commonplace loveliness, however, was not enough for my aunt.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston