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also archetypical
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as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
St. Peter's basilica in Rome is considered by some art historians to be the archetypal structure in the baroque style
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
the movie's hero is pretty archetypal, lacking in any distinctive qualities that would distinguish him from countless other masked avengers
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Adjective
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The state's health insurance plans offer premium, classic and basic Health Advantage plans to state and public school employees and non-Medicare eligible retirees.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
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Reese Witherspoon’s Outfit Blueprint Witherspoon’s skirt is a classic style every closet should have, and this $24 Amazon option reminds us of her pick.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Speed: Choose a plan with enough download and upload speed for your typical use.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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David Raya came and collected a corner with typical calmness, using a quick throw to release Martin Odegaard into a four-on-four counter-attack.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While the jewelry brand offers several chunky hoop styles to choose from, the Samira Hoops are perhaps the bestselling and perfect starter pair, serving as the quintessential hoop that comes in six different sizes, available in either gold or silver.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ultimate Confections is also the place to get the quintessential candy bar filled with pistachio cream, layered with crispy phyllo and covered in chocolate.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 16 analysts who cover the stock estimate 8.8% upside given an average price target of $219, according to TipRanks.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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On average, consumers who traded in vehicles owed $6,537 on upside-down auto loans this year through April 2025, according to data from Edmunds.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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To explain, the original and main line for previous Armored Core kits from Kotobukiya was the standard Variable Infinity series of kits.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Both suite and standard stay guests can also look forward to custom Pikachu fruit pancakes for breakfast, alongside offerings from The French Kitchen, the hotel's all-day restaurant.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There were no final goodbyes, Ulrich said, because nobody felt that this was the definitive end.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rick Krakow said there is not one definitive explanation.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As climate extremes become the new normal and other demand pressures rise, modernizing grid components with U.S.-made technology is essential.—
Shaun Walsh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Your body then releases a hormone called insulin to help bring your blood sugar levels back down to normal.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their record for serving the Church has been exemplary. ...—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In this story, the father’s behavior is exemplary and mothers (more than one) are selfish with bad habits who don’t act to their children’s benefit.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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“Archetypal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archetypal. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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