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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“A typical triumph of modern science,” remarked the novelist Evelyn Waugh, “to find the only part of Randolph that was not malignant and remove it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

These contaminants, though not posing significant health risks in typical consumption, remain a concern for long-term heavy tea drinkers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Instead of a typical 180-day lockup expiration for early investors, there are rolling lockup expirations with some tied to stock performance.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’ll be pretty nice, typical June weather for that area in Inglewood,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Kittell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

From England, with typical understatement: “There appears to be much mystery associated with the affair.”

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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