His conceit was to make prosaic, cheap and unimportant things monumental and (ironically) prestigious.

Source: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2023/01/17/i-wanted-to-love-the-new-boston-mlk-statue-but-its-just-awkward/

Much of the novel depicts, with exquisite detail, the prosaic patterns of Ruth and Lily’s home life.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/best-books-2023

The more prosaic ‘cuckooflower’ is probably reference to it emerging into bloom when the first cuckoos arrive.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/environment/5742937/nature-watch-flowering-brilliance-down-by-the-river/

Unlike some of the dafter pantomimes with more prosaic themes, this one has depth, humanity and poignancy.

Source: https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/eastbournes-big-panto-proves-a-transport-of-delight-with-beauty-and-the-beast-4443304

We can also see it in the more prosaic field of real estate.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4592117-2023-ytd-macroeconomic-commentary?source=feed_all_articles