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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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Additionally, McDonald's $5 Meal Deal offers a variety of classic meals.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
3 May 2025 -
The no-cook meal combines a few of our favorite things—classic protein salads, fresh produce, and a few pickled components—into one treasured tradition that can instantly turn a miserably hot day into a cause for celebration.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The house is typical of the modest cottages built in the area, with a front gable and adjacent porch over the main entry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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Your typical county bureaucrat probably won’t be remembered for his ability to don a sheep costume and sing a parody song to a room full of his colleagues.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The road is known for its 620 curves, 59 bridges, and quintessential Hawaiian vistas.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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Furthermore, the Matteau x Moda Operandi collection was designed to be easily packable and travel-friendly, as seen through new takes on the brand’s quintessential, breezy silhouettes in summery hues.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The American Public Health Association says that as global average temperatures rise, these trends will continue and make allergies an increasing public health concern.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season, which meant snow was scarce.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Republican’s jolting speech was standard fare for Trump and well received by the crowd in deep-red Alabama, which backed him in all three of his presidential runs.—
Michelle L. Price and Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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That’s a pretty standard western-movie setup, but Souza’s script has a novelistic expansiveness that serves the film well, at least for a while.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Another loose thread the writers had toyed with for years before weaving it into the final season was a romantic storyline for paterfamilias Eli (John Goodman) in a definitive act of moving on.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Telling investors what’s coming is a normal part of doing business.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Chong, 30, compared the all-consuming role to that of being an athlete, who trains intensely and dedicates time and energy to the sport beyond normal business hours.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Yes, Owens deserves our praise for not only an exemplary career in journalism, but for his principled stance against the Trump administration’s attack on First Amendment rights.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 May 2025
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In just two days, the Pacers went from their lowest point in the series to playing an exemplary 48-minute game.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Archetypal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archetypal. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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