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paradigmatic

adjective

Definition of paradigmaticnext
as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated a paradigmatic essay in which the writer presents his point of view clearly and engagingly

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Recent Examples of paradigmatic The protagonist of a third paradigmatic example of the genre, José Eustacio Rivera’s La vorágine (The Vortex, Colombia, 1924), is not a landowner, but an urban poet swept into the violent world of the Amazonian rubber trade. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 In the most American of stories, the Idaho potato, forming half of the paradigmatic American meal (a burger and fries), only became a paradigm when gold was discovered in Idaho in 1860. — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 3 June 2026 This is perhaps a paradigmatic example of how AI can be useful today. — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026 Through it all, the 55-year-old former Fed governor exudes a confidence that is the antithesis of Harry Truman's paradigmatic two-handed economist — qualities that seemed to attract the president and might be essential in his effort to reform the staid Federal Reserve. — Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 Will speaking characters into action be a novelty or a mainstay — a paradigmatic way of interacting with screens or just a passing diversion that will turn this deal cringe in short order? — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025 The paradigmatic helicopter parent hovered from a distance and in most cases didn’t follow their child to college. — Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025 The 1994 slaughter of 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus in Rwanda became the paradigmatic example, prosecuted at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and recognized by the UN Security Council. — Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 Though beloved by many straight men for the wrong reasons, the central character in American Psycho — a movie directed by a woman, written by a woman, and based on a novel written by a gay man — has always been paradigmatic of repressed same-sex desire. — Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradigmatic
  1. classic
  2. exemplary
  3. archetypal
  4. quintessential
  5. definitive
  6. excellent
  7. perfect
  8. model
Adjective
  • This is, in a lot of ways, a classic affair allegations gone too far.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Leaning into a classic French brasserie menu, the restaurant will be open for all-day service from breakfast through late-night cocktails.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of classic
Adjective
  • Often referred to as the Nobel Prize of the Arts, the Praemium Imperiale recognizes exemplary achievements by artists around the world working in painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and theater and film.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 8 Sep. 2026
  • All told, Trinity Valley must pay Skains just over $10 million intended to cover harm to her mental health and reputation, unpaid wages and benefits, and exemplary damages, according to the verdict.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of exemplary
Adjective
  • Jones notes that actual letters found on Ball after his arrest, written to sustain the rebellion’s spirit, appeal to archetypal figures of the working land, including ploughmen like the one Garfield plays.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The archetypical Jersey Guy, to Fallon, is John Cusack in Say Anything.
    — Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of archetypal
Adjective
  • This was a quintessential example of trust, with Williams trusting his arm talent and Kmet’s playmaking ability.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Look here for a dose of quintessential British quirk, like a hypnotic oxblood spiral or a floral backplate accompanied by a butter yellow knob.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of quintessential
Adjective
  • At the trade deadline, Devon Levi is the Oilers’ definitive starter.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For a more definitive result, Virginia Cooperative Extension recommends having a qualified laboratory analyze a sample.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of definitive
Adjective
  • An individual company can maintain excellent controls and favorable claims experience while still facing higher pricing because the market has deteriorated around it.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink The property’s on-site restaurant serves decent New American fare in a room that offers the same excellent views as the penthouses, or on the hotel’s delightful terrace during the warmer months.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The pass the Netherlands forward wrapped into Alexander Isak’s feet was perfect.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Hoosiers have won 17 straight games, the longest active winning streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and are a perfect 16-0 at home under Cignetti.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • The black dotted forecast line shows the multi-model median whereas the surrounding range shows the 25th–75th percentiles.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Because solutions are designed with model-agnostic architecture, organizations can adopt future AI innovations without rebuilding their underlying systems.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of model

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“Paradigmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradigmatic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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