run-of-the-mine

adjective

ˌrən-ə(v)-t͟hə-ˈmīn How to pronounce run-of-the-mine (audio)
variants or run-of-mine
Definition of run-of-the-minenext
as in decent
of average to below average quality so far, the job posting has attracted only run-of-the-mine applicants

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mine
  1. decent
  2. ordinary
  3. satisfactory
  4. medium
  5. common
  6. mediocre
  7. indifferent
  8. fair
Adjective
  • This camper features a triangle glass wall on the front for a clear view of your stunning surroundings and plenty of natural light, but still a decent amount of privacy.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Families pool money to pay the provider a decent hourly wage.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of decent
Adjective
  • This impressive dinner will make an ordinary Wednesday night feel like a special occasion.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Asked why, Newsom told The Times his party had become out of touch with ordinary Americans.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • Kelley said the company believed the existing easement was satisfactory and wasn’t told otherwise until after investing years of work on he project.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
  • For writing, editing, spreadsheets, email, and web browsing, performance proved entirely satisfactory.
    — Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 21 June 2026
Definition of satisfactory
Adjective
  • Internal guidelines provided to the court as part of the lawsuit show that officers are limited in storing items that do not fit in a 55-gallon bag — 9 gallons less than a medium-size municipal garbage bin in Sacramento.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
  • Cover, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of medium
Adjective
  • Room-service delivery robots are already common in hotels across many large Chinese cities.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of common
Adjective
  • Sweden, especially, seemed content to play conservatively, which forced France to take mediocre shots in the early going.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • The author's experience, where mediocre tires led to a collision, highlights that tires are the vehicle's only road contact, directly impacting safety and performance.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of mediocre
Adjective
  • New Yorkers have long had what might be called an indifferent relationship with Swift, if not an overtly skeptical one.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • Where the first album adapted ’70s disco and ’80s house to contemporary pop, this project feels free of those constraints, or at least indifferent to them.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of indifferent
Adjective
  • Not so lucky for me, my fair complexion and genetics make up the perfect recipe for pesky under-eye bags.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • In May, a slew of musicians who were slated to perform at Freedom 250's 16-day state fair event backed out, with some citing politics.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of fair
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“Run-of-the-mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mine. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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