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usual

[yoo-zhoo-uhl, yoozh-wuhl] / ˈyu ʒu əl, ˈyuʒ wəl /
ADJECTIVE
common, typical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constant conventional current customary everyday expected familiar frequent natural normal prevailing regular routine
WEAK
accepted accustomed average chronic commonplace cut-and-dried fixed garden variety general grind habitual mainstream matter-of-course ordinary plain plastic prevalent quotidian rife run-of-the-mill so-so standard stock typic unremarkable vanilla white-bread wonted workaday
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abnormal different eccentric foreign inconstant infrequent irregular new occasional original rare strange uncommon unconventional unfamiliar unsteady unusual
WEAK
atypical

Example Sentences

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As usual, ordinary investors leave an energy fund out of their portfolios at their own risk.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Raina's route into comedy didn't follow the usual script.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Additionally, the contract terms have been extended from the WGA’s usual three years to four.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The sales hit a 15-year peak, with nearly six executives selling for every one that bought shares in the first quarter—well over double the usual ratio, according to VerityData.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

There were the usual soda choices, including Pepsi, but even better, there was yaupon holly tea.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith