most representative

ADJECTIVE

characteristic, typical

Synonyms

STRONG

classic classical ideal model rep

WEAK

adumbrative archetypal delineative depictive emblematic evocative exemplary illustrative presentational prototypal prototypical quintessential symbolic symbolical

Antonyms

STRONG

imperfect

WEAK

atypical different uncharacteristic unrepresentative

Example Sentences

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The barman, who hailed from Aveyron in the south of France, said the food in his bistro was the most representative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But was Australia or China most representative of Red Bull's actual pace?

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But out of all those series, Turner and Nist’s may be the most representative of lovelorn prayers answered.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2024

On Nov. 1, an exhibition at the Getty will present seven of the most representative pieces to the public for the first time.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Over their drinks they discussed possible candidates; finally Ronald said he would invite a certain number of the most representative and least representational modern painters to his studio, from whom Sylvia might make her choice.

From The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett by MacKenzie, Compton