prototypical
adjective
pro·to·typ·i·cal
ˌprō-tə-ˈti-pi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly prototypic
: of, relating to, or being a prototype
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In Claxton, the Lakers would have the prototypical rim-protecting, lob-catching center that’s tailor-made for Doncic.
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The two sophomores at the top of the lineup – prototypical speed-burners Hayden Huerta and Jenna Caldera – have scored 45 and 41 runs, respectively, breaking Rosary’s previous best of 37 set by Kaitlin Cochran in 2005.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
Flagg is a prototypical modern NBA forward with shooting touch, shooting 38.5% from three and 84% from the free-throw line.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
Mental health experts now recognize that autism rarely presents in a single prototypical way.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The two sophomores at the top of the lineup – prototypical speed-burners Hayden Huerta and Jenna Caldera – have scored 45 and 41 runs, respectively, breaking Rosary’s previous best of 37 set by Kaitlin Cochran in 2005.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 14 May 2025
Flagg is a prototypical modern NBA forward with shooting touch, shooting 38.5% from three and 84% from the free-throw line.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
Mental health experts now recognize that autism rarely presents in a single prototypical way.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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“Prototypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototypical. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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