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 typical life cycle lasts 25 days or more, depending on the conditions in the environment and the availability of food.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
The locked-door shenanigans are typical, but the cast is not — Anjelica Huston and Matthew Rhys lead an ensemble featuring Clarke Peters, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and Anjana Vasan.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
But Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho told NPR such actions are not typical.
—Ailsa Chang, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
In addition to the typical resources like wood and stone, there are magical sources with floating rocks spread around the continent as well.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
The locked-door shenanigans are typical, but the cast is not — Anjelica Huston and Matthew Rhys lead an ensemble featuring Clarke Peters, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and Anjana Vasan.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
But Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho told NPR such actions are not typical.
—Ailsa Chang, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
In addition to the typical resources like wood and stone, there are magical sources with floating rocks spread around the continent as well.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typical
Adjective
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Such intimidation may be normal in Putin's Russia, not in the civilized world!—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Seeing the color Olo needed specific stimulation to push the vision beyond its normal limits.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The characteristic rash appears three to five days after the first symptoms.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Once well enough to speak to Congress the next month, a thinner and wan Reagan acknowledged the thunderous applause from both parties in the chamber and then put everyone at ease with a characteristic anecdote.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The experts predict the economy will nearly stall in 2025, growing 0.8%, down from their projection of 1.7% just last month, according to the average estimate of 46 economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer Blue Chip Economic Indicators on April 4 and April 7.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Whereas Laine’s attempts hit the net 60.8 percent of the time on average this season, that is down to 37.5 percent in the last six games.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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From its facial expressions to its distinctive chirp, the creature is wreathed in a kind of nostalgia that Eighties kids will remember from those early days trolling the VHS rack at their local Blockbuster.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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They were inspired by treasured calligraphy tools, and each brush features a unique walnut handle with distinctive grain.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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But in many states, the Real ID rollout has been optional, with some choosing a standard license, which might require fewer documents or a lower fee.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to Moody, this is standard protocol, as the two pilots typically meet once inside the cockpit.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Leaders must align their efforts but never relinquish their distinct accountabilities.—
Shivali Kukreja,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Harvard University’s endowment, worth $53.2 billion at the end of its 2024 fiscal year, for example, consists of roughly 14,600 distinct funds.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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For example, the fires in New Jersey this week have been part of trend: So far in 2025, New Jersey has experienced nearly twice as many wildfires as usual.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rosemary Oil Shampoo Add a few drops of rosemary oil to your shampoo and wash your hair as usual.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But against the Cavaliers, against the length of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, Ware stands essential, on a Heat roster that lacks a true backup center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Typical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typical. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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