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commonplace objects

[ˈkɒmənpleɪs ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
noun phrasepl: commonplace objects
objetos comuns
1. ordinary, everyday items that are familiar and unremarkable; things seen or used so frequently that they attract little attention or interest
The artist found inspiration in commonplace objects like bottles and spoons.
A artista encontrou inspiração em objetos comuns como garrafas e colheres.
2. items that lack novelty or distinction; mundane things of routine occurrence
Photography often transforms commonplace objects into works of art.
A fotografia frequentemente transforma objetos comuns em obras de arte.
Synonyms
ordinary objectseveryday itemsmundane objectsroutine thingsunremarkable items
Antonyms
rare objectsextraordinary itemsunique objectsexceptional thingsprecious items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos comuns
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
objetos comuns
common expression in contemporary urban context
Portugal
objetos vulgares
alternative term meaning ordinary; more formal European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

nothing out of the ordinary
run-of-the-mill
a dime a dozen
everyday stuff
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