archetypal

Example Sentences

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“Magwitch is such an archetypal figure, someone who seems to have broken free, be outside the law,” Harris said.

From New York Times

Ms. Ramirez compared the moment to the archetypal 20th-century revival scene where a person who could not previously walk throws down their crutches in triumph.

From New York Times

Ruth would be an archetypal “cool” grandma were it not for her haughty bite and startling directness.

From New York Times

The coming out of Superman, perhaps the most archetypal American superhero, is a notable moment even in an age when many comics have embraced diversity and are exploring pressing social issues.

From New York Times

The archetypal daffodil is yellow, but colors vary.

From Seattle Times