paradigmatic

[par-uh-dig-mat-ik] / ˌpær ə dɪgˈmæt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

typical

Synonyms

WEAK

archetypal archetypic archetypical average characteristic classic classical common commonplace emblematic essential everyday exemplary expected general habitual ideal illustrative in character in keeping indicative matter-of-course model natural normal old hat ordinary orthodox patterned prevalent prototypal prototypic prototypical quintessential regular representative standard standardized stock suggestive symbolic typic unexceptional

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Smith contends that Trump’s attempt to thwart the peaceful transfer of power is a paradigmatic example of conduct that can’t be immunized.

From Los Angeles Times

Paradigm shifts are comparatively rare, and only induced by repeated, persistent violations of the paradigmatic assumptions.

From Salon

It’s an inviting, paradigmatic story of female self-discovery and empowerment, so it’s too bad that the movie’s hold on you proves far less firm than Gainsbourg’s.

From New York Times

When the case was argued, a government lawyer told the justices that the term was “the equivalent of the past participle form of the paradigmatic profane word in our culture.”

From New York Times

“The truth is that the olive is the paradigmatic species when it comes to resisting a lack of water,” she said.

From Seattle Times

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