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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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There are more Wayfair deals to explore, including a classic outdoor side table under $70 and a hanging egg chair for two.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025 -
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,
7 Aug. 2025
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The company has a high cash burn rate and a very small revenue base, which is typical for a business in a nascent industry.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This was well below the typical 0.91 of an inch average for the month.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
5 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 average team is worth $7.13 billion, up 20% from a year ago.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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For Steele, the trip was markedly different from the average — massive camera crew aside — in both practical and intangible ways.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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The transactions are subject to the parties’ negotiation of definitive agreements, various approvals including by the NFL team owners, and customary closing conditions, an announcement said.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
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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In normal times, the first Friday of the month brings a routine tranche of government data known as the monthly jobs report.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
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 20 Aug. 2025.
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