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
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Thousands of cycles generate histograms showing the characteristic conductance of individual molecules.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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As of winter 2026/27, the French line will have two ships based there, with explorer-class vessel Le Jacques Cartier joining M/S Paul Gaugin, a ship that was purpose-built to cruise the shallow lagoons so characteristic of the region.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Observations of transits of Venus, which only occur twice per century, on average (most recently in 2012), were humanity’s first indication that Venus possessed — whereas Mercury lacked — a substantial atmosphere.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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The average transaction price (ATP) on a new vehicle hit $50,000 for the first time ever last fall, according to Kelley Blue Book.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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For the splashy Love Story premiere in New York tonight, meanwhile, Pidgeon wanted to nod to her character’s distinctive dressing approach with her very own red carpet look.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Prefer a distinctive spin on a New York pie?—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 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
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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
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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 6 Feb. 2026.
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