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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Filling a typical family car with diesel now costs around £27 more.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

A typical talk station carries up to 21 minutes of ads in an hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

At the signing on Saturday, Trump was surrounded by the typical coterie of administration officials, such as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime proponent of psychedelics.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

While average prices on typical goods and services as measured by the consumer-price index have risen roughly sixfold over the past half-century, median home prices have risen more than tenfold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“Well, not just tacos—the menu changes up, but they serve different kinds of Indigenous foods and typical American stuff, too. This place, it’s one of a kind.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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