paradigmatic

[par-uh-dig-mat-ik] / ˌpær ə dɪgˈmæt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

typical

Synonyms

WEAK

archetypal archetypic archetypical average characteristic classic classical common commonplace emblematic essential everyday exemplary expected general habitual ideal illustrative in character in keeping indicative matter-of-course model natural normal old hat ordinary orthodox patterned prevalent prototypal prototypic prototypical quintessential regular representative standard standardized stock suggestive symbolic typic unexceptional

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That is just a paradigmatic story of how internet companies get built.

From The Verge

"And that is a paradigmatic violation of the free speech clause" of the First Amendment.

From Salon

Unlike the paradigmatic situation where government appropriates private property for its own use, California’s regulation merely grants union organizers a narrow license to meet with workers — without interrupting the employer’s operations.

From Washington Post

It was a paradigmatic abuse of power, and with it — inevitably — came the obstruction of the truth.

From Washington Post

It’s the paradigmatic Fincher movie, a gut punch delivered by a dude in a baseball cap.

From New York Times

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