as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
another standard-issue thriller with a man on the run desperately trying to find the baddie who framed him for murder
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Recent Examples of standard-issue
While oud can be polarizing—prized by some for its longevity and scorned by others for its animalic bite—the version in this bottle is rounder, creamier, and more nuanced than your standard-issue oud oil, with a clarity that feels paradoxical given its depth.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
This is among the reasons why compounding is usually reserved for special circumstances—say, for a patient who can’t tolerate a standard-issue medicine, or when there’s not enough of the genuine good to meet patient demand.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Otherwise a standard-issue suburb, East Aurora was the home of a utopian Arts and Crafts guild, the Roycrofters.
—Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
The only water on a hump was the amount our standard-issue canteens could hold.
—Charlie Sheen, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
This is among the reasons why compounding is usually reserved for special circumstances—say, for a patient who can’t tolerate a standard-issue medicine, or when there’s not enough of the genuine good to meet patient demand.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Otherwise a standard-issue suburb, East Aurora was the home of a utopian Arts and Crafts guild, the Roycrofters.
—Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
The only water on a hump was the amount our standard-issue canteens could hold.
—Charlie Sheen, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standard-issue
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One commenter shared with OP that this behavior is normal and that kids can often switch their preference between parents.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Having never worked at a place that wasn’t a scam center, the more experienced among them came to see their jobs as normal.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her video featured her usual format of showing herself making an iced coffee before pausing to speak to the camera.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The postal service is primarily self-funded and doesn't depend on the appropriations process to continue running as usual.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chelsea have had their fair share of entertainers since making their debut in the tournament — the individuals who can just do something out of the ordinary to make everyone realise they are being treated to a game at the highest level.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The climate research nonprofit Climate Central now hosts the database and makes this information available to insurers, policy makers, broadcast meteorologists and ordinary citizens.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Fans at the 1,860-capacity venue left their typical symphony attire hanging in their closets.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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Burbank added that a typical zone 2 session lasts about 30 minutes, but can extend to 120 minutes depending on your training goals.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Seizeen Store Inflatable Hot Tub with Massage Jets This isn’t your average inflatable tub.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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In terms of precipitation, the seasonal temperature outlook predicts a 33%-40% likelihood of an above average amount of precipitation for the entire state during the winter months.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Smaller packages moving within a few hundred miles will only increase by about 40 cents, but larger boxes or long-distance deliveries could add as much as $7 for standard shipping.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Each platform comes standard with sales forecasting, scoring, and process automation, and is a robust system for SMBs.—
Jason Phillips,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Hail, tornadoes and drought are all commonplace in the region.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Claims about the health and beauty benefits of collagen supplements are commonplace these days, especially online.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Standard-issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standard-issue. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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