archetypal

adjective

variants also archetypical
Definition of archetypalnext
1
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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  1. classic
  2. typical
  3. quintessential
  4. average
  5. standard
  6. definitive
  7. normal
  8. exemplary
Adjective
  • Chris and Hana offer Mara two approaches, one focused on classic freezer meals like lasagnas, and one focused on soups like Mara’s favorite comfort food, avgolemono.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This isn’t a reimagining on the level of Leigh Whannell’s previous foray into the classic horror vaults, The Invisible Man.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of classic
Adjective
  • The tax crimes carried a maximum sentence of 17 years while the penalty for the gun crimes was capped at 25 years, although typical sentences are less and the judges didn't have to give Hunter Biden any jail or prison time.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The remotes support three speed levels: Cine for slower shots, Normal for typical use, and Sport for high-speed performance.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of typical
Adjective
  • The interiors by Child Studio are a contemporary interpretation of quintessential American design styles from Shaker to Mission to Craftsman.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Pansies are quintessential winter flowers, blooming in a range of colors with many bi-color varieties available.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of quintessential
Adjective
  • By holding out, perhaps the Red Sox could get Bregman on a shorter contract with opt-outs and a high average annual value.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • By total zone fielding runs above average, posted on baseball-reference.com, Walls led the AL with 15 and was second overall behind Colorado’s Ezequiel Tovar’s 18.
    Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of average
Adjective
  • The number in the castle was therefore whittled down to the standard 22, with three then selected as traitors by host Claudia Winkleman.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
  • As of that date, a standard driver's license or identification card won’t get you through a TSA checkpoint.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of standard
Adjective
  • Jerry said nothing definitive about his head coach returning, but this potential extension of the relationship will come down to the specifics.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2025
  • For almost a century prior to that, sites around downtown Chicago, the University of Chicago and Midway International Airport were used to gather definitive weather data.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of definitive
Adjective
  • Temperatures are expected to be close to average for the time of year in the Great Plains, but lower than normal readings are anticipated for much of the Midwest, East and South up to January 16.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The mayor himself is charged by Manhattan federal prosecutors with bending the normal workings of government in exchange for improper campaign contributions and flight upgrades.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of normal
Adjective
  • Offensively, several players have soared in Butler’s absence: ▪ Herro, who has been exemplary all season, has scored 26, 14, 23 and 32 in the four games on this road trip, with 18 three-pointers and 17 assists.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
  • In March 2023, Seven Talents sued Neugebauer alleging fraud on the $11 MM of startup capital plus breaches of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, exemplary damages and self-dealing to run the business into the ground and steal the assets.
    Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of exemplary
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