But the most obvious unifying aspect of these works is their reflection of the young, smart, struggling milieu in which they've been made; the theme is often considered a commonplace of independent filmmaking, but the "mumblecore" crowd makes movies that, in content, in form, and even in the way they are produced, reflects their makers' way of life.
And weirdest of all, it is now considered a totally commonplace affair.
Although elvers were once commonplace and considered a delicacy, 80% of those caught in the UK are now used to restock rivers, but there is growing concern about the sustainability of processing eels fished in the wild.
It has subsequently been used in other contexts to describe what 'used' to be considered an aberration or abnormal event, but has become so commonplace and all encompassing, that it is now considered 'normal'normal
While not technically considered an addiction, excessive attachment to the Internet is becoming more commonplace and problematic.
Reworked versions of previous hits are commonplace on TV, and in movies, too, because their familiarity is considered an advantage in a crowded, fractious marketplace.
Obesity is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and several forms of cancer. 2 The US is considered an 'obesogenic' society where consumption of unhealthy foods and lower levels of physical activity are commonplace.
Some of this ancient lore had been preserved in religious commandments, but the traditional sciences rarely dealt with a subject seemingly considered so commonplace.
Once considered too commonplace to have collectible value, older Japanese motorcycles of all sizes and specifications have become the hottest segment of the motorcycle-collecting hobby, said Somer Hooker, a classic-bike broker in Brentwood, Tenn.
Only a couple of housing market metrics is needed to identify a bubble, and are now considered commonplace: nominal price to inflation, price to income and price to rent.
It's also illegal to travel abroad and do it in a country where it might be considered commonplace.
