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

Loyalties typically drive a supporter’s wish to see their favourites win the biggest accolades but that, in turn, bleeds into why individual honours now mean so much to players and their clubs. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

That mix of wide-eyed naïveté and pragmatic nous does seem typically American. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Gas prices typically drop as the summer driving season ends and refineries turn to making a cheaper winter blend. — Jeffrey Collins, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

The market has become a popular destination for Pittsburgh residents looking to support small businesses while discovering one-of-a-kind products not typically found in traditional retail stores. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2