everyday

adjective

ˈev-rē-ˌdā How to pronounce everyday (audio)
Definition of everydaynext
1
as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events we're just an everyday family, with a dog and a cat and bills to pay

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2
as in mundane
having to do with the practical details of regular life even the richest man in town has to do such everyday tasks as shaving his face and brushing his teeth

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3
as in casual
not designed to be worn only on special occasions everyday clothes will be fine for this party

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4
as in usual
often observed or encountered the book provides solutions to everyday problems

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Recent Examples of everyday Making history is fast becoming an everyday thing for Caitlin Clark—same goes for her friend Taylor Swift. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026 Tech has crept into every facet of everyday life, like an invisible fog of ones and zeros. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 For most Syrians, a simple everyday act such as using a Visa credit card has been nearly impossible. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 However, the infrastructure behind these attacks creates a connection to everyday technology. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for everyday
Recent Examples of Synonyms for everyday
  1. normal
  2. mundane
  3. casual
  4. usual
  5. ordinary
  6. informal
  7. ubiquitous
  8. average
Adjective
  • Although Edouard is not forecast to become a hurricane, the hurricane center has warned coastal residents to closely monitor the forecast as the storm is in an area of warmer than normal water and low wind shear, which favor strengthening.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That change was introduced to help give club staff working across transfer departments a more normal working pattern.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of normal
Adjective
  • More empowerment, fewer mundane tasks What Smolnikov describes is a reduction of routine tasks related to translation and market adaptation.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The movie is wondrously attuned to the mundane, to the absurd humor and gentle devastation that lives in the everyday — and in so much of his work.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of mundane
Adjective
  • The Clubhouse Restaurant provides a more casual option, serving familiar comfort food alongside some of the most spectacular views in Europe.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Keep it casual and stylish by pairing your maxi skirt and white tee with your comfy walking shoes for daytime sightseeing without totally sticking out like a tourist.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of casual
Adjective
  • Immediately, Zack-Carlos goes back to reasserting his presence in the house, eager to stay as long as possible and be his usual insufferable self.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For cats that need a larger calorie reduction, Yeo said a veterinary weight-management diet may be safer than simply serving much less of their usual food because it is formulated to provide adequate nutrients with fewer calories.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of usual
Adjective
  • Audiences embraced the films for their creeping realism and slow-building scares, which transformed ordinary bedrooms, hallways and home security cameras into places where something terrifying might be lurking just outside the frame.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The new measure comes as Moscow and Kyiv ramp up their air campaigns, with Ukrainian strikes deep into Russian territory sparking fuel shortages and bringing the war closer to home for ordinary Russians.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • Currently, informal waste pickers and scrap collectors make up a large portion of Vietnam’s collection system, so the new policy also will factor in that labor so that workers aren’t left behind.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Jeffries met privately with Kushner, a powerful but informal adviser to Trump, several weeks ago.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of informal
Adjective
  • The Gap's heyday was 20 years ago, when its stores were ubiquitous and everyone wore its T-shirts and jeans.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kusama’s popularity continued to surge in the 2010s and 2020s, with her ubiquitous pumpkin sculptures as well as with fashion collaborations, including two with Louis Vuitton.
    — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of ubiquitous
Adjective
  • Across this period, there has been a strong correlation between higher average possession and points per game.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The required earnings amount is adjusted annually to reflect changes in average wages, so the threshold generally rises over time.
    — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Everyday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everyday. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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