A DIME A DOZEN Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

a dime a dozen

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Definition of a dime a dozen

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often observed or encountered Actors like him are a dime a dozen, and you have to stand out if you want to make it in this business.

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Recent Examples of a dime a dozen Players like that in world soccer are not a dime a dozen, right? — Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Foothill towns with lots of gold rush history are a dime a dozen in California. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 In an era where promising but ultimately failed boutique supercars were a dime a dozen, Venturi fared better than most. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 July 2026

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