paradigmatic

adjective

Definition of paradigmaticnext
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 paradigmatic In the most American of stories, the Idaho potato, forming half of the paradigmatic American meal (a burger and fries), only became a paradigm when gold was discovered in Idaho in 1860. — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 3 June 2026 This is perhaps a paradigmatic example of how AI can be useful today. — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026 Through it all, the 55-year-old former Fed governor exudes a confidence that is the antithesis of Harry Truman's paradigmatic two-handed economist — qualities that seemed to attract the president and might be essential in his effort to reform the staid Federal Reserve. — Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 The Holocaust may be the paradigmatic genocide. — Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 Will speaking characters into action be a novelty or a mainstay — a paradigmatic way of interacting with screens or just a passing diversion that will turn this deal cringe in short order? — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Dec. 2025 The paradigmatic helicopter parent hovered from a distance and in most cases didn’t follow their child to college. — Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025 The 1994 slaughter of 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus in Rwanda became the paradigmatic example, prosecuted at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and recognized by the UN Security Council. — Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 Though beloved by many straight men for the wrong reasons, the central character in American Psycho — a movie directed by a woman, written by a woman, and based on a novel written by a gay man — has always been paradigmatic of repressed same-sex desire. — Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradigmatic
  1. classic
  2. exemplary
  3. archetypal
  4. quintessential
  5. definitive
  6. excellent
  7. perfect
  8. model
Adjective
  • And classic cheesecake benefits from orange marmalade and candied pistachio crumbles.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Reading classic books can teach you as much about the present as the past.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026
Definition of classic
Adjective
  • The award recognizes exemplary work that both preserves Pennsylvania's historic places and adapts them to serve present and future communities.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Babitz courted danger with heedless bravado and exemplary recklessness.
    — Steve Wasserman, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of exemplary
Adjective
  • Lestat remembers himself like a bit of an archetypal fairytale babe in the woods in the recounting of his human life.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • Just over two miles south of the historic village of Tintagel, Trebarwith is a wild, archetypal north‑coast beach—a mile‑long sweep of golden sand and rocky outcrops visible only at low tide.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of archetypal
Adjective
  • And Madhu Sapre closed the show in Gupta’s vision of a quintessential Indian bride in red.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Another quintessential Ibiza experience is a day trip to the nearby island of Formentera, which the hotel will happily arrange for guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of quintessential
Adjective
  • Like many of the club’s acquisitions, Straus’ had been lauded as a definitive step in the right direction for a team that has largely underperformed.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Americans are increasingly seeking innovative therapies for aging, chronic pain and longevity; often faster than science can provide definitive answers.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of definitive
Adjective
  • Edoya, where brushes have been made by hand since 1718, is around the corner, and Nexpect, an excellent specialty coffee shop, is a short walk away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Namely stage 13 when the race split into pieces, Tom Pidcock climbed back up the GC, Pedersen had to make a desperate attempt to reach Philipsen up the road to defend green, and the excellent Mauro Schmid got the victory his talent deserves.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Their aggression on the bases wasn’t perfect — Koss and Drew Gilbert were both picked off — but the Giants have clearly made the steal more of a priority.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Beyond these coolers, there are several other styles of cooler boxes and bags perfect for a day at the beach.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • The Ramp study found the strongest employment gains at exactly these multi-model adopters.
    — Don Muir, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Other model-specific details include Union Jacks embossed onto the sun visors, an Earls Court 1951 logo stitched into the headrests, and a wooden gear shifter.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Definition of model

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“Paradigmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradigmatic. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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