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
The decision marks a departure from EMILY’s List’s typical approach.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
In response to questions about the newest suit, the White House directed NBC News to the EPA, which declined comment on pending litigation, its typical practice.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
The series was revived several times in the 1970s and ’80s, making the typical nuclear family that happens to live in outer space familiar to several generations of viewers.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Just across the street there’s a park with towering trees and a typical Swedish Koloni trädgård (a small urban garden).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2025
In response to questions about the newest suit, the White House directed NBC News to the EPA, which declined comment on pending litigation, its typical practice.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
The series was revived several times in the 1970s and ’80s, making the typical nuclear family that happens to live in outer space familiar to several generations of viewers.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Just across the street there’s a park with towering trees and a typical Swedish Koloni trädgård (a small urban garden).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typical
Adjective
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Israel then tightened a land-sea-air blockade of the territory, which made normal governance impossible and turned every budget line into a permit request.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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The cells measure nine square meters (nearly 97 square foot), no bigger than normal cells, although residents in this special wing aren’t required to share a cell, typically out of concern for their safety.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shortly after its dawn, dresses produced by Paris’ leading fashion houses, such as Poiret, Chanel and Lanvin, were envisaged with the same geometric, linear designs and intricate decorations that were characteristic of the revolutionary movement.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Now, the filmmaker’s latest effort shows characteristic daring in its detachment.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Although his average size (6-0 1/4, 232) stands out, Fisher’s speed and instincts stand out even more.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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At the end of June, the company had 849,643 active memberships, with its members spending, on average, $888 on monthly dues and additional services over a three-month period from April through June.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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High operating temperatures and distinctive characteristics set LF-MSRs apart from conventional solid-fuel reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Across mediums and genres, our studio has fused art, craft and technology in service of bold, distinctive and enduring stories.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to her more standard posts, she's also opened up about her grieving process, sharing updates on her therapy and coping journeys.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Buck Mason’s Loomstate selvedge cowboy cut jeans have a higher rise than the standard fit, giving you a more Western style.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What is distinct about NOTUS is its structure.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Arranging furniture to create distinct zones is key.—
Catherine Hong,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Steelers counter with their usual black-and-yellow primaries.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Kevin sneaks his way into a room at the Plaza Hotel and gets up to his usual shenanigans in the building, which was owned in real life by Donald at the time, with Ivana serving as the property's president.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Oct. 2025
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The same is true of modern warfare.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Mathis has been a terror for opposing quarterbacks alongside teammate and fellow true freshman Sidney Stewart.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Typical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typical. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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