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 blend of brainy and base is typical Wallace.
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Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The experts, who appear with their voices rather than in typical talking-head fashion, had warned about the threat of the destruction of the planet and humans themselves.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The snow is not melting quickly like during typical winter storms, and crews may need to revisit some areas as conditions change, according to the city.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
The acting work is not unexpected at this particular theater, of course, but the design goes far beyond the typical.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The experts, who appear with their voices rather than in typical talking-head fashion, had warned about the threat of the destruction of the planet and humans themselves.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The snow is not melting quickly like during typical winter storms, and crews may need to revisit some areas as conditions change, according to the city.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
The acting work is not unexpected at this particular theater, of course, but the design goes far beyond the typical.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typical
Adjective
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To achieve the look, start by painting normal hearts.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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This winter began unusually warm in Austin, but over the past week, Mother Nature has reminded us of her power, and how arctic cold fronts are normal for this time of year in the Lone Star State.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The mice with cancer remained free of the plaques characteristic of cognitive decline.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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Consequently, the characteristic 'raccoon eyes' seen after rhinoplasty has become uncommon with Piezo surgery.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
Ascend Agency,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Growth in services consumption outpacing goods expenditure largely reflects rising average income levels and would likely have occurred even without policy support, said Duncan Wrigley, chief China economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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As digital distractions, from texting, social media, breaking news, work, and more, increasingly encroach on our lives, our average attention span — the length of time a person is able to concentrate mentally on a specific activity — has shrunk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The result was the emergence of a distinctive national cinema that speaks both to universal human experiences and to specifically Korean concerns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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And in order to do that, based on what clear, distinctive competence?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Jan. 2026
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The search of the backpack would have also been standard procedure, officers said.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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But if the buyer’s agent charges their client just 1%, under standard agreements, the seller’s agent would stand to rake in 5%.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Each room offered a distinct sonic environment, encouraging guests to explore and engage with the artworks.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of, the town itself retains a gritty, authentic coal-mining charm, distinct from the polished resort villages elsewhere.—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Saturday's game was on Amazon Prime, so a lot more people than usual saw it.—
Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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The singer also took a softer approach with her glam, trading her usual babydoll blush and statement eye makeup for cloud lips, frosted highlighter, and natural-looking lashes.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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That speaks of self-protection, not transparency or true accountability for Andrew, who has denied all allegations against him.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mass debranding is also required because, in true FIFA style, only the governing body’s official partners and sponsors can be visually present at the World Cup.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Typical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typical. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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