prototypical
adjective
pro·to·typ·i·cal
ˌprō-tə-ˈti-pi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly prototypic
: of, relating to, or being a prototype
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Death camps and Lebensraum—that’s internal cleansing and external expansion, of the prototypical fascist variety.
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Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2024
Cucinelli unveiled the glasses in prototypical Italian style, inviting his friends, family, and members of the press to a historic villa in Rome.
—Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Her hairstylist, Louis Souvestre (known for FKA Twigs’ prototypical styles), straightened on a jagged blonde wig with a bang inspired by sickled weaponry.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Guyton is a former defensive end who primarily played right tackle for the Sooners, but has the prototypical size (6-8, 322) and premium athletic traits to switch to the left side in the pros.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
Another prototypical American brand, the Coca-Cola Company, has a pay gap of 1,594 to one.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
Maye’s prototypical size (6-4, 223), elite arm talent and ability as a runner are the combination of tools teams normally invest a top-five pick in.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
Davis isn’t a prototypical No. 1 wide receiver, but those true blue top guys are few and far between.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
Standing 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds with a bushel of blond hair under his cap, Miller always profiled as the prototypical starter.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2024
Cucinelli unveiled the glasses in prototypical Italian style, inviting his friends, family, and members of the press to a historic villa in Rome.
—Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Her hairstylist, Louis Souvestre (known for FKA Twigs’ prototypical styles), straightened on a jagged blonde wig with a bang inspired by sickled weaponry.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Guyton is a former defensive end who primarily played right tackle for the Sooners, but has the prototypical size (6-8, 322) and premium athletic traits to switch to the left side in the pros.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
Another prototypical American brand, the Coca-Cola Company, has a pay gap of 1,594 to one.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
Maye’s prototypical size (6-4, 223), elite arm talent and ability as a runner are the combination of tools teams normally invest a top-five pick in.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
Davis isn’t a prototypical No. 1 wide receiver, but those true blue top guys are few and far between.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2024
Standing 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds with a bushel of blond hair under his cap, Miller always profiled as the prototypical starter.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2024
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