1
as in normal
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
typical behavior for a two-year-old
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2
as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
when I asked what he had learned in school that day, he gave me the typical answer of teenagers: "I don't know"
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Recent Examples of typical
At a quick glance, these look like your typical black-and-white Adidas sneakers.
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
While media watchers may be aware of the FCC proceedings, many typical TV viewers may not be, hence the public campaign.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
That’s roughly 125 square feet gone from the typical new home over six years, which amounts to the size of a home office or a spare bedroom.
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Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The agency says riders too approximately 180,000 rail trips on June 15, 190,000 on June 18, and 160,000 on June 21, twice as many as the typical day.
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Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for typical
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
While media watchers may be aware of the FCC proceedings, many typical TV viewers may not be, hence the public campaign.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
That’s roughly 125 square feet gone from the typical new home over six years, which amounts to the size of a home office or a spare bedroom.
—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
The agency says riders too approximately 180,000 rail trips on June 15, 190,000 on June 18, and 160,000 on June 21, twice as many as the typical day.
—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typical
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The agreement was meant to expand on the ceasefire and resume normal maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The capital continued to see unrelenting pressure on its hospitals, with a second consecutive day of nearly 3,000 people seeking care in public hospital emergency rooms, about a third more than normal.
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Mehra’s strategy is characteristic of a career built on creating categories, not just competing in them.
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Adams offered two incidental new piano pieces and one for string quartet containing his characteristic rhythmic excitement and melodic eloquence.
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Two legal aid organizations filed the lawsuit Thursday, calling for answers from the government over the policies and changes related to DACA renewal requests, including data on current average processing times, renewals and the length of time to process them.
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If passed, the measure is expected to cost the average family of four up to an extra $650 per year.
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The Lebanese Australian producer created his distinctive style by blending sounds from the Arab world with hard-hitting bass music.
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Banfield-Norris, who is Jaden’s grandmother, served a softer contrast to her grandkids’ shoes, opting for the elegant Christian Louboutin Senora leopard-print sandals, which feature a distinctive red sole and a T-strap design.
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In Taiwan, the university where a prospective student was caught cheating is now reviewing rules and standard operating procedures for AI eyewears during examinations.
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Travel adviser Lori Swinderman, president of Travel By La Buena Vida, says even a standard itinerary allows for touches of luxury — a few nights in a beautiful hotel, a special experience, or thoughtful upgrades can make all the difference.
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Three distinct routes for ships have now emerged, with different authorities vying to organize the transit of dozens of vessels through the waterway.
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The group categories delivered two distinct flavors of excellence.
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And because of the extreme concentration of wealth, the market’s rally is much more significant to the economy than usual — for good and bad.
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In fact, Iran has no intention of going back to business as usual in the strait, Noam Raydan, senior fellow at the Washington Institute think tank, wrote in a blog post on Friday.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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“Typical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typical. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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