paradigmatic
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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
“Something like this is the paradigmatic example of substantial risk of serious harm” Kendrick continued, “and the failure of the county to act for almost 20 years is the textbook definition of deliberate indifference.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 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
Vocabulary lists containing paradigmatic
Vocabulary from Readings 1, Unit 1
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