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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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This novel, to me, is two books in one, and playing with two different classic L.A. genres.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025 -
Sánchez wore a custom wedding dress by Dolce & Gabbana inspired by classic 1950s bridal fashion.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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This training teaches us to be present in the midst of the chaos of a typical day.—
Janice Marturano,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Though on the surface the blazing, barking vocals and triple-time speed of the track are seemingly at odds with the Foos’ typical mix of pop hooks and radio-friendly rock, the cover makes perfect sense given Grohl’s punk rock pedigree.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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In Kansas City, the brand-new Museum of BBQ showcases how this quintessential American cuisine is made. Road Cruise Take a road cruise along a captivating northeast loop that’s filled with urban attractions, rugged coasts and gorgeous mountains.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The event does feel like a locals’ event, almost like a kick-off to summer in one of San Diego’s quintessential beach towns.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The ground in south Florida has been, on average, 81.8 per cent full during its six games hosted so far.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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After the regime's move in late 2023 to raise official wages tenfold, the average worker now earns about 30,000 North Korean won—less than $4—per month, analysts say.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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And if your pain is concentrated in your knees and back, a recumbent bike is an especially good option—even compared to a standard exercise bike, Dr. Fata-Chan says.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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The day after his arrest, during a standard medical intake, Pérez was diagnosed with several health issues, ICE said.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Such discrepancies in Bach’s manuscripts show that no definitive version of the Mass exists and that modern performers are free to follow their intuition.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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This means that some particles will decay in the normal world while their counterparts in the mirror would not.—
Zack Savitsky,
Wired News,
22 June 2025
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On Tuesdays, theater tickets at Cinemark Century Folsom 7 cost $5.50, compared to the normal ticket price of $10.99.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The movie, The Last Class, which premiered on June 27, speaks to many of these issues in more detail and also shows his exemplary teaching style.—
Lucie Lapovsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The 22-year-old was booked 15 seconds into the opening group game against the Czech Republic, but responded with an exemplary display of defensive discipline and control in possession.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Archetypal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archetypal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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