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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The new AI can reduce a typical five-week chip verification process to less than one day, with Nvidia engineers already using it.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

That’s followed a day later by June options expiration, which takes place on a Thursday, and not the typical Friday, when markets will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

In a typical midterm year, Donna Layne casts her ballot long before election day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

To explain how that is possible, she offers some insight into their marriage and their domestic arrangements which were far from typical given her job.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Find a teacher who is willing and able to teach you specifically about harmony and typical chord progressions.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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