Synonyms for Commonplace
Definition of commonplace
adjective
- completely ordinary and unremarkable; "air travel has now become commonplace"; "commonplace everyday activities"
- not challenging; dull and lacking excitement; "an unglamorous job greasing engines"
- repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace"; "hackneyed phrases"; "a stock answer"; "repeating threadbare jokes"; "parroting some timeworn axiom"; "the trite metaphor `hard as nails'"
18 synonyms found
Writing tips for "commonplace"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like banal, banality, bromide can replace "commonplace" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 18 alternatives available, "commonplace" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Commonplace" in song lyrics
See how commonplace is used in real songs:
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"And termite swarms are commonplace"
Aesop Rock — Same Space -
"What if she tried to get her face erased like it was commonplace"
Public Enemy — Plastic Nation -
"the art of the commonplace"
AOL — AOL