typically
adverb
typ·i·cal·ly
ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition—
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: in a typical manner
typically American
Examples of typically in a Sentence
prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
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Non-domiciled CDLs are issued by a state to a person who is not a resident of that state (or the U.S.) and typically applies to individuals from foreign countries.
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For reference, a cigarette typically contains 10 to 15 mg of nicotine.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2025
Women typically opt for sundresses or jumpsuits, while men usually sport their best summer suits and panama hats.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 July 2025
For reference, a cigarette typically contains 10 to 15 mg of nicotine.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 July 2025
Rodrigo typically collaborates with makeup artist Melissa Hernandez, the talent behind Mikey Madison’s and Barbie Ferreira’s beauty looks.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for typically
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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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