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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Her story is typical of grandfamilies, which are often stretched thin financially.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’ll be pretty nice, typical June weather for that area in Inglewood,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Kittell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Early in the event, the company made a number of changes to improve its software that are fairly typical for the event, including adjustments to make apps open more quickly or improving speedy photo transfers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Think of your typical greens-and-grains bowls or your go-to Chipotle order for corporate work lunches.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

This is a typical human response to recognizing differences that can become a problem when more than one group wants or needs the same resources.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

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