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archetypal

[ahr-ki-tahy-puhl] / ˌɑr kɪˈtaɪ pəl /


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To hazard a generalization, the archetypal American novel in the 20th century was a story of upward mobility, whereas the novel in Europe was one of decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

At first glance, Maia seems like a girlboss-in-training, a “nesting doll” of Alyssa, the archetypal Millennial girlboss.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

Doctorow novel, which depicts the intersecting lives of archetypal fictional characters from vastly different backgrounds, as well as historical figures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

But Real Betis defender Hector Bellerin is not the archetypal player.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

Though untrained as an architect, he came up with a design that was simple, memorable, and archetypal.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser




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