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archetype

[ahr-ki-tahyp] / ˈɑr kɪˌtaɪp /


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It hoped to highlight the strength of women and fight against the archetype that women needed rescuing, Smith -- who played Kelly Garrett -- told AFP on the red carpet at Hollywood's legendary Dolby Theatre.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

With his gym clothes, cross necklace, floppy hair, and singular fixation on linking all of his efforts and successes to his faith, the 19-year-old Pittman looked like the archetype of the Southern Christian sports bro.

From Slate • Jan. 22, 2026

To evaluate a dog’s alterations, said Packer, consider how much it deviates from the original archetype: the wolf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

With Club Gay Gardens, she and Torres sought to deconstruct that archetype.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

But for anyone who's more familiar with the strict-foreign-parent archetype in popular culture, let's break down the stereotypes associated with Persian moms and dads.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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