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in most cases; as a standard or norm
- The plant is commonly referred to as "lady's slipper."
- Such devices are commonly sold in electronics stores.
- Bats are commonly mistaken for rodents.
- The software is commonly installed on office computers.
- Such symptoms are commonly associated with allergies.
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in a way that is mutually held, owned, or recognized
- The land is commonly owned by the village residents.
- The term has a commonly understood meaning in linguistics.
- It's a commonly held belief that honesty builds trust.
- The policy reflects commonly accepted standards in the industry.
- These are commonly shared values among the team members.
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in a manner considered unrefined or lacking sophistication
- They spoke commonly, peppering every sentence with slang.
- He dressed commonly, in flashy, mismatched clothes.
- The tavern was filled with commonly behaved patrons.
- Her manners were commonly and criticized by the elite.
- The decor was commonly garish, with too many neon signs.
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