prototypical
adjective
pro·to·typ·i·cal
ˌprō-tə-ˈti-pi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly prototypic
: of, relating to, or being a prototype
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Here are four things to know about the Hornets’ newest center:
A prototypical big man
Kalkbrenner dominates the paint.
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Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
At 26 years old, Bane is the prototypical modern NBA guard.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
The prototypical modern full-back, who can use his athleticism to burst forward and is comfortable with the ball at his feet, the Algeria international is a versatile player.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
But our visits to Disney always felt like the prototypical all-American experience.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
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Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
At 26 years old, Bane is the prototypical modern NBA guard.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
The prototypical modern full-back, who can use his athleticism to burst forward and is comfortable with the ball at his feet, the Algeria international is a versatile player.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
But our visits to Disney always felt like the prototypical all-American experience.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
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“Prototypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototypical. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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