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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This health condition occurs when your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal but not yet in the range for type 2 diabetes.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Augusta National operates differently than normal places.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
9 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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Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr. — Conerly has all the physical components to become a reliable starting offensive lineman, but his ability to anchor against power is slightly below average.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Follow her on LinkedIn Dr. Yasmine Saad, Founder and Director of Psychological Services Dr. Yasmine Saad is advancing psychological care with her distinctive Inner Message Approach®, which treats emotions as meaningful signals rather than problems to eliminate.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Alongside his wife, Doris, Krause spent more than three decades sourcing rare and distinctive set dressing from around the world, curating a collection that remains integral to film and television productions today.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
13 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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In Birmingham, where Southern Living is based, not every Dollar General has the butter, but many have both two-stick packs and the standard four-stick packages in stock, as well as both unsalted and salted varieties.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Justice Department is considering a plan to merge the ATF and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), both of which often collaborate but have distinct missions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The title drop, when a line of dialogue references the film’s title, is a delicate art with a distinct cult following.—
Donald Liebenson,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s not to say there isn’t more cleanup than usual between showings.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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While the set seems a bit on the chintzy side, scenic designer Beowulf Boritt does his usual stellar work, assisted immensely by Ken Billington’s full-of-pizzazz lighting design.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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