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also archetypical
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as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
St. Peter's basilica in Rome is considered by some art historians to be the archetypal structure in the baroque style
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
the movie's hero is pretty archetypal, lacking in any distinctive qualities that would distinguish him from countless other masked avengers
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Adjective
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The 1948 Ferrari Spyder Corsa had competed in the classic Mille Miglia and Targa Florio road races in period, and had remained in the same family since new until being sold at the auction, which was part of the Concorso d’Eleganza at Hotel Villa d’Este.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes.com,
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Practice makes perfect, and this recipe is a perfect place to start—follow our tips and tricks for making this classic Italian dish.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Ordinarily, between 1,700 and 2,000 job orders are posted during a typical day shift, and between 1,100 and 1,400 are posted during a standard night shift.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The show ran for four seasons until 2011 and followed a typical teenager who secretly had a double life as a famous pop star.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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One of the quintessential activities to do during summer in the South is a classic porch hang—or patio hang, or pool hang, or sunroom hang in the blessed air-conditioning.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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But Italian beef, the quintessential Chicago sandwich, remains at the top of the Buona menu — and its expansion plans.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Watches range from 1,500 euros to more than 11,000 euros, with an average price point around 5,000 euros.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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When psychologists and researchers began tracking attention spans in 2004, the average attention span on any screen was about two and a half minutes.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Newsweek contacted the company for comment on Tuesday, outside of standard business hours.—
Joe Edwards
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The deadly shooting is under investigation, and the two officers involved are on standard administrative leave until it is completed.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Performed by the Wiener Symphoniker (Vienna Symphony Orchestra), this definitive anthem of space and sci-fi will be transmitted towards NASA's Voyager 1 probe by ESA's 35-meter Deep Space Antenna in Cebreros, Spain.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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In a revealing interview on Insight With Chris Van Vliet, Omos detailed his journey from assuming his rapid growth was normal to facing a critical health crisis.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Most kids use pacifiers—and up to a certain point, that's totally normal.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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The game’s first power play went Minnesota’s way, and the Frost kept Ottawa hemmed in for much of the two minutes, but managed only one shot on Phillips, as the Charge did exemplary work clogging the net-front and blocking shots.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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The award, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, recognizes student-athletes who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and character.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
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“Archetypal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archetypal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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