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usual

[yoo-zhoo-uhl, yoozh-wuhl] / ˈyu ʒu əl, ˈyuʒ wəl /
ADJECTIVE
common, typical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constant conventional current customary everyday expected familiar frequent natural normal prevailing regular routine
WEAK
accepted accustomed average chronic commonplace cut-and-dried fixed garden variety general grind habitual mainstream matter-of-course ordinary plain plastic prevalent quotidian rife run-of-the-mill so-so standard stock typic unremarkable vanilla white-bread wonted workaday
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abnormal different eccentric foreign inconstant infrequent irregular new occasional original rare strange uncommon unconventional unfamiliar unsteady unusual
WEAK
atypical

Example Sentences

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Beginning last November, the usual relationship has reversed, with PCE coming in between 10 to 40 basis points higher than CPI each month.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Two of my siblings are getting married this year, which means I’ve been thinking more than usual about wedding registries — that peculiar exercise in imagining a future life.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

The government has announced that the affected loans will be repaid through the usual student finance route, and repayments on grants are paused until "at least" September.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He also won’t play in Game 2 on Tuesday, but he remained his usual joyful and playoff self after practice, his infectious personality providing a good vibe during a tense time for the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

I see the usual jumble of unopened bills on the floor by the side of the door.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam