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How does the adjective typical differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of typical are natural, normal, and regular. While all these words mean "being of the sort or kind that is expected as usual, ordinary, or average," typical implies showing all important traits of a type, class, or group and may suggest lack of strong individuality.

a typical small town

When is it sensible to use natural instead of typical?

While in some cases nearly identical to typical, natural applies to what conforms to a thing's essential nature, function, or mode of being.

the natural love of a mother for her child

When can normal be used instead of typical?

The words normal and typical are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, normal implies lack of deviation from what has been discovered or established as the most usual or expected.

normal behavior for a two-year-old

When would regular be a good substitute for typical?

The words regular and typical can be used in similar contexts, but regular stresses conformity to a rule, standard, or pattern.

the club's regular monthly meeting

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of typical Deadline also reported in February 2025 that, while The Bachelorette won’t air in its typical time slot in 2025, the series isn’t dead for good and ABC hasn’t ruled out a return in the future. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 May 2025 Her hair also started falling out in a way that didn’t feel typical. Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 13 May 2025 The non-union contracts allowed the thousands of contestants to appear on screen without compensation, which is typical for large-scale competition series. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 May 2025 The house is typical of the modest cottages built in the area, with a front gable and adjacent porch over the main entry. Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for typical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for typical
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  • To her credit, Sepideh is aware enough to own the surreal gulf between what to her is a normal life and what has become Fatma’s normal life.
    Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
  • Republished on May 17 with additional advice and resources on defending against these dangerous messages, where normal detection is impossible.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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  • Still, diving is so integral to Jeju’s population that the shortening of words characteristic of the Jeju language is attributed to the need for divers to communicate quickly, according to the new study.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
  • This is characteristic of the species, researchers said.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
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  • Despite the increase, the average number of active listings remains below the average of 13,871 for April from 1985 to 2024.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
  • The average time a house remains on the market has also increased to 75 days.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
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    Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
  • Bottled at 93 proof, Lucky 13 undergoes proofing with Widow Jane’s famous limestone water from Rosendale Mines, giving it a distinctive mineral complexity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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  • Rivian's current least powerful battery pack provides 270 miles of driving range, but the standard R2 could have less range as a smaller model.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • The bill also includes a temporary $2,000 boost to the standard deduction, bringing it to $32,000 for joint filers.
    Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
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  • One of the most effective ways to do this is by specializing in client segments with distinct financial needs, values, and life experiences.
    Jason Katz, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • Its distinct big band sound and rhythms attracted both young and old on Friday night including Haitian konpa fans pushing walkers.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
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  • Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Of all Recall’s risks, the capture of secure comms and documents outside of their usual enclave is top of the list.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
  • No doubt this has had an impact on his play in the second major of the season, where his driving has been far from his usual quality.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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  • Brands can now measure interactions that happen across different channels and touchpoints, such as call center conversions or in-store actions—creating a true omnichannel view.
    Heidi Bullock, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • The Johnny King Buck In 2006, Wisconsin deer hunter Johnny King shot what some folks believe is the true world-record typical whitetail.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025

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“Typical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typical. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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