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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That’s compared to more than 100 in a typical day before the Iran war began.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

That last sentence is typical of the book’s attempt to hold on to the statesman’s and city’s doubleness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A smiling Fury made his entrance in typical fashion - dancing onto the stage and playing to the crowd before crossing immediately to shake Makhmudov's hand.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

In typical development, connections between these networks tend to decrease over time, allowing the brain to specialize.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Which was so typical: the bumbling mammals wreaking havoc, even when no havoc was intended.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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