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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

Example Sentences

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Some works are paradigmatic, some rather generic; the inclusion of others is perplexing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

The board proved vulnerable to manipulation by Musk, "the paradigmatic 'Superstar CEO,'" wrote McCormick, who upheld her determination in December 2024 following an appeal.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

The Rodney King case was a paradigmatic example.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

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

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2023

These two paradigmatic examples are the subjects I turn to now.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.