commonplace
The idea of working from home has become commonplace in recent years.
The idea of working from home is now ordinary and widely accepted.
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).