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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Playing with elements of classic suspense and infusing his film with a hefty dose of violence and dread, Cobileanski says such stylistic decisions best fit the moral questionings of the film.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
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Numerous artists have taken part over the past two decades, with the likes of Billie Eilish, Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys, and more reinventing classic tracks in the process.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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Though often considered difficult to breed in captivity, this collection of four egg-bearing males acts as a beacon of hope for the future of marine wildlife conservation, ultimately highlighting the need for exemplary zoos and aquariums to support the battle for preserving global biodiversity.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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A day after dicing up one of the sport’s toughest courses (65), Burns backed it up with another exemplary performance.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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In branding, strategy plays a quintessential role in defining what is working and what is not.—
Sahil Gandhi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Schultz’s Crab House 1732 Old Eastern Ave, Essex For the quintessential crab house experience, head to Schultz’s Crab House.—
Christina Tkacik,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 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
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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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Original price: $29.99 This rustic American flag wreath is perfect for adding a welcoming touch to your front door.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Every great move leaves something behind; the goal isn’t to be perfect but committed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Real-World Innovations In Urban Mobility Consider the concept of a model smart city, where congestion is minimized, energy consumption is optimized and public services run seamlessly.—
Hemanth Volikatla,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The risk assessment seeks to conclude whether the brothers — who for decades have been model prisoners who have focused on helping other inmates heal trauma— now pose an unreasonable risk to public safety if they are released.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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Who wouldn’t want content that’s relevant to their unique interests instead of a mess of irrelevant junk?—
Andrew Luttrell,
Time,
24 June 2025
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The Dream Glow and Peaches 'n Cream Barbies The Dream Glow Barbie, released in 1985, is especially beloved for her unique glow-in-the-dark dress.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Paradigmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradigmatic. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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