as usual
In typical fashion
As expected based on established patterns; in the customary way.
The phrase marks something as typical or routine: As usual, he was late.
It can carry mild exasperation or resignation, noting that nothing has changed: The train was delayed, as usual.
Sometimes used sarcastically to highlight predictable disappointment.
Regular sequence of actions
- dailyPer diem, repeated
- regularOccurring at fixed intervals
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
chronic · ingrained · entrenched · settled · fixed · repetitive · patterned · systematic
State of awaiting something
- predictableAble to be foreseen
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- normalConforming to standard
typical · standard · ordinary · commonplace · conventional · traditional · regular · habitual
Not worthy of comment
- mundaneCommonplace, lacking excitement
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- humdrumLacking variety or excitement
- boringFailing to engage interest
tedious · unexceptional · nothing special · same old same old · ho-hum · run-of-the-mill · pedestrian · lackluster
Ease or soothing relief
- reassuringRestoring calm or confidence
- recognizableAble to be identified
- homeyPleasantly informal and warm
- nostalgicLonging for the past
reminiscent · time-honored · classic · old-fashioned · heartwarming · cherished · beloved · well-known
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- dailyPer diem, repeated
- regularOccurring at fixed intervals
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
constant · chronic · ingrained · entrenched · settled · fixed · repetitive · patterned · systematic · clockwork
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- predictableAble to be foreseen
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- routineRegular sequence of actions
normal · typical · standard · ordinary · commonplace · conventional · traditional · regular · habitual · familiar
unremarkable
Not worthy of comment
- mundaneCommonplace, lacking excitement
- monotonousUnchangingly dull
- humdrumLacking variety or excitement
boring · tedious · unexceptional · nothing special · same old same old · ho-hum · run-of-the-mill · pedestrian · lackluster · uninteresting
comfort
Ease or soothing relief
- reassuringRestoring calm or confidence
- recognizableAble to be identified
- homeyPleasantly informal and warm
nostalgic · reminiscent · time-honored · classic · old-fashioned · heartwarming · cherished · beloved · well-known · dependable
- phrasesnoun phrases, noun phrase, verb phrase, prepositional phrase, prepositional phrases
- reunion phraseslong time no see, old friend, familiar face, good old days, welcome back
as usualunusually
To an uncommon degree
unexpectedly · for a change · for once · exceptionally · surprisingly
as usualrarely
Not often occurring
seldom · once in a blue moon · infrequently · hardly ever · uncommonly
as usualexceptionally
To an unusual degree
extraordinarily · remarkably · strikingly · notably · uncommonly
usual, usually, custom, usage, customary, accustomed, accustom, unaccustomed, customarily