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 …

—Brendan Gill

2

: in a typical manner

typically American

Synonyms of typically

• usually
• normally

Examples of typically in a Sentence

prairie dogs typically live in open spaces

Recent Examples on the Web

Glimpses of the visit are on Ai’s Instagram account, where the artist actively posts but doesn’t typically write captions, contributing to the trip’s under-the-radar quality. —Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026

Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced by the body to help regulate the sleep-wake cycle; typically, its levels increase during darkness and decrease during daylight, mirroring natural human circadian rhythms. —Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Employees at Park Row Ace Hardware said last year that faucet covers and pipe insulation are typically among the first items to sell out when temperatures are expected to dip. —Sergio Candido, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

Jackson typically wins with a combination of size, length and technique. —Mike Kaye updated January 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2