Common
Common adjective - Often observed or encountered.
Uncanny
Uncanny adjective - Being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature.
Usage example: an uncanny gift for knowing when someone, no matter how distant, needed help
Nearby Word: uncannily
Both words in one sentence
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The Copy Cat Sue is a common occurrence, marked by their uncanny resemblance to a canon character.
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Trope is very common in novels which deal with adventurous characters, where most prostitutes are treated with uncanny sympathy.
Source: Hooker with a Heart of Gold -
SVEDKA_GRL, the mascot of a brand of Swedish vodka, has Hartman Hips, the Most Common Superpower, and is in general hot enough to float over the Uncanny Valley in a peculiarly alluring manner.
Source: Robot Girl
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