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as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
an author with a knack for finding something of interest in the most prosaic details of suburban life
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as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life
my job at the TV station dealt with the much more prosaic business of cleaning the floors
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Recent Examples of prosaic
The framing device infuses even the most prosaic moments with poignancy, and the film’s emotional impact is made greater by the knowledge that it was based on a true story.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
More prosaic economic improvements, meanwhile, can in turn fall prey to state efforts to maintain full control over information and markets.
—Yasmine Farouk, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2022
Until this point, the drama has been loosely plausible, unfolding in a realist register enriched by DP Yasuyuki Sasaki’s classy cinematography, which makes even the most prosaic, underfurnished backdrop rich with shadow and lurking peril.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Aug. 2024
But critics are concerned that the bill's overblown focus on existential threats by future AI models could severely limit research and development for more prosaic, non-threatening AI uses today.
—Benj Edwards and Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 29 July 2024
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Smith said this year’s fire season is gearing up to be slightly longer than usual but is not particularly out of the ordinary.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bénédictine brings a lovely honeyed spice, which folds beautifully into rye (see: the Monte Carlo) and is well-accented by absinthe (see: the Chrysanthemum), but taken in such quantities would be out of the ordinary indeed.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Early in the film, Berger wanted the audience to see those working and living in the Vatican, despite where the ancient robes, had cell phones and engaged in that same mundane aspects of modern life as those in the audience.Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2024
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But does learning the mundane origins of my favorite childhood song change my reaction to it?Tom Zoellner, SPIN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Outside these sessions, both groups trained as normal.RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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This week isn’t nearly as packed as normal, and that means that the Blackpink star faced less competition in her rise on the list of the bestselling albums on the U.S. version of iTunes.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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With Thanksgiving coming later than usual this year, some stores may have held off hiring.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Princess of Wales has also experimented with her usual jewelry this year and occasionally switched out her iconic sapphire engagement ring that previously belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, for a sparkly stack of bands including an unusual new eternity ring.Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Your typical can of BKF contains oxalic acid, and a few other abrasives and surfactants that soften grease and remove calcium, lime and other alkaline build-up.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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Start by reviewing the franchise disclosure document (FDD) to understand initial costs, ongoing fees and typical revenue ranges.Aaron Harper, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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And, as is commonplace under Tomlin, the Steelers’ defense is once again one of the best in the league.Ben Morse, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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And instead of being celebrated as a hero, Williams watched Jordan Love rush the field in celebration of a win that is commonplace for Packers quarterbacks these days.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
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Read below to see the average prices for a gallon of regular gas in and around Washington, D.C. Delaware Gas prices in Delaware dropped on Thanksgiving, falling to $2.984 per gallon.Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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This sparked a buying spree, with the most recent acquisition completed last week, when the company bought 55,000 BTC at an average price of $97,862.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Prosaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosaic. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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