Definitions

typical

[tip-i-kuhl] / ˈtɪp ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

usual, conventional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

classic common commonplace emblematic exemplary natural normal ordinary quintessential regular symbolic

WEAK

archetypal archetypical average characteristic classical essential everyday expected general habitual ideal illustrative in character in keeping indicative matter-of-course model old hat orthodox paradigmatic patterned prevalent prototypal prototypical representative standard standardized stock suggestive typic unexceptional

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal different eccentric extraordinary infrequent irregular rare refined uncommon unusual

WEAK

atypical unconventional unorthodox

Example Sentences

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Back then at a typical hospital, “workflow was very messy. It was 13 or 14 different calls and handoffs,” lining up doctors and procedures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

In a typical binary system, two stars with slightly different masses circle each other along elongated, or elliptical, paths.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Michael Carrick's summary of last Monday's shock home defeat by Leeds, as he was assessing Manchester United's return to form with their 1-0 win at Chelsea, was typical of the man.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The egg industry has long argued that volatility is typical in agricultural markets and rising prices were a response to reduced supply from the bird flu epidemic and higher production costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

That was typical Herdman—there was a lie in it somewhere, but you couldn’t put your finger on where.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson

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