Definitions

typical

[tip-i-kuhl] / ˈtɪp ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

usual, conventional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

classic common commonplace emblematic exemplary natural normal ordinary quintessential regular symbolic

WEAK

archetypal archetypical average characteristic classical essential everyday expected general habitual ideal illustrative in character in keeping indicative matter-of-course model old hat orthodox paradigmatic patterned prevalent prototypal prototypical representative standard standardized stock suggestive typic unexceptional

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal different eccentric extraordinary infrequent irregular rare refined uncommon unusual

WEAK

atypical unconventional unorthodox

Example Sentences

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It’s typical for an automaker to launch the most expensive version of a new vehicle first, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

These contaminants, though not posing significant health risks in typical consumption, remain a concern for long-term heavy tea drinkers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

According to Cho, it is typical for about 80% of closed-end funds to trade at discounts to NAV, adding that, as of the end of April, 84% of closed-end funds traded at discounts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Room rates at the company’s Miami property, for example, are up about 9% compared with a typical June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Over the course of his or her life, a typical member of a modern affluent society will own several million artefacts—from cars and houses to disposable nappies and milk cartons.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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