Definitions

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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Introduced in 2020 and revised for the 2025 model-year, the GV80 is smartly attired, with an urbane flair very unlike the genre’s usual rustications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Just eight starts into the season, he was sidelined, and pulled out of the usual cycle of in-game feedback followed by meetings and side work with the coaching staff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Licencing rules in England and Scotland, which is a devolved issue, have been relaxed for the World Cup - including knockout games - meaning pubs and bars can stay open beyond their usual hours.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Of course, an investment in quantum comes with the usual disclaimers.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I wanted my usual order—an NDN taco, but it was a messy choice.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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