commonplace
/ˈkɒmənpleɪs/Ordinary, typical, or unremarkable due to frequent occurrence.
In many cities, electric scooters have become a commonplace sight.
Electric scooters are now ordinary and frequently seen in many cities.
His success story is no longer commonplace; it's quite extraordinary.
His success is no longer ordinary; it's unusual and impressive.
Often used to describe things that are no longer special because they are so frequently encountered.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'commonplace' to describe something that is no longer special because it is so ordinary.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'comen' (common) + 'place' (location), originally referring to a place where people commonly gathered.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both positively (to describe something widely accepted) or negatively (to imply something is uninteresting or dull).