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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The 6-foot-3, 269-lbs defensive lineman — albeit more of a prototypical outside linebacker — earned second-team All-Sun Belt honors, tallying 45 total tackles to go with his lofty pass-rushing totals.
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Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Mendoza has the prototypical size (6-5, 225) scouts favor, good arm talent and functional athleticism.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Barnett, 22, is the prototypical quarterback for coach Scott Frost and quarterbacks coach McKenzie Milton.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Like the prototypical modern goalie, Heil’s 6-foot-2 frame and his reflexes set him apart.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
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Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Mendoza has the prototypical size (6-5, 225) scouts favor, good arm talent and functional athleticism.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Barnett, 22, is the prototypical quarterback for coach Scott Frost and quarterbacks coach McKenzie Milton.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Like the prototypical modern goalie, Heil’s 6-foot-2 frame and his reflexes set him apart.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Prototypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototypical. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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