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as in normal
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
typical behavior for a two-year-old
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as in characteristic
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
when I asked what he had learned in school that day, he gave me the typical answer of teenagers: "I don't know"
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Recent Examples of typical
That night, Valencia, the vessel’s captain, set out with a crew of nine from Jaramijó, Ecuador, for what was expected to be a typical three-week voyage, casting lines for shark, marlin, and tuna.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Such a portfolio composition is pretty typical of Munich VCs.
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Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Inflation has also outpaced worker wages, meaning the typical household is losing purchasing power.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s growth charts show the typical BMI for a boy his age is about 16.
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Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for typical
Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Such a portfolio composition is pretty typical of Munich VCs.
—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Inflation has also outpaced worker wages, meaning the typical household is losing purchasing power.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s growth charts show the typical BMI for a boy his age is about 16.
—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for typical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for typical
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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People are being asked to have their trash and recycling at the curb at least one hour prior to their normal pickup time.
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In the photos, Blondeau is seen in her characteristic bun adorned with flowers and white cape-overlay gown, holding a calla lily bouquet.
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As radio waves travel across the universe, interstellar gas muddies them, generating a characteristic delay in the signal that depends on frequency.
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Conditions will bring above-average temperatures to World Cup host cities such as Boston, Philadelphia and Kansas City, Missouri, all of which have open-air stadiums.
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Forty ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, a number still significantly lower than the average daily crossings before the war with Iran started in February.
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The Lebanese Australian producer created his distinctive style by blending sounds from the Arab world with hard-hitting bass music.
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Banfield-Norris, who is Jaden’s grandmother, served a softer contrast to her grandkids’ shoes, opting for the elegant Christian Louboutin Senora leopard-print sandals, which feature a distinctive red sole and a T-strap design.
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Its value proposition is strong since each trim comes with a long list of standard features.
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Under the standard plan, borrowers will have between 10 years and 25 years to repay their loans depending on the amount borrowed.
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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Each of them hold their own distinct style and personality, with something for everyone, not just in the glass, but in the atmosphere.
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And because of the extreme concentration of wealth, the market’s rally is much more significant to the economy than usual — for good and bad.
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In fact, Iran has no intention of going back to business as usual in the strait, Noam Raydan, senior fellow at the Washington Institute think tank, wrote in a blog post on Friday.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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“Typical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typical. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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