as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
a paradigmatic essay in which the writer presents his point of view clearly and engagingly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradigmatic
Adjective
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This collection brings together a pitmaster’s chili recipe, two classic game day dips, and a delicious corn and avocado salad.—
Nick Siano,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025 -
Unlike the gruesome, bloodthirsty creatures of classic films and literature, Cullen and his family abstain from drinking the blood of humans.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The more dramatic the offense, the greater the case for exemplary punishment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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Beyond his exemplary character, Mr. Mango’s expert understanding of business and government, summarized below, influenced countless minds in health policy and formed a key part of his legacy.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Just the casting of two Brits to play quintessential New Yorkers adds another layer of abstraction.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Black pepper: Adds that quintessential fleck and kick of heat that Ceasar dressing has.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Anthony Mackie may now be the definitive superhero of the MCU, but the actor wants to conquer another realm: awards season.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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The National Security Advisor also noted that no definitive timeline for the investigation's conclusion has been set.—
John Feng,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Two Point games are perfect for newcomers to the genre, offering just enough challenge and plenty of whimsical scenarios to get your brain jogging.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Furniture proved to be a perfect medium for exploring those ideas.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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During that same five-year period, anchored by an excellent gross margin consistently nearing 80%, its adjusted operating margin has gone from an eyesore at negative 30% to an encouraging nearly 10%.—
StockStory Team,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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How To Make Lipstick Last Longer In addition to picking an excellent transfer-proof formula, our experts share a few other tips to ensure longwear.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The addition of comprehensive model evaluation tools and multi-model inference capabilities positions Bedrock as a mature platform for enterprise AI initiatives.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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The United States sent Moscow a model suburban home, cut in half, so television cameras could show the interior.—
Matthew Thompson,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Young summed up his circumstances by putting a unique twist on his name.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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What are the unique challenges of being an independent retailer?—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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