prototypical
adjective
pro·to·typ·i·cal
ˌprō-tə-ˈti-pi-kəl 
variants
or less commonly prototypic
: of, relating to, or being a prototype
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Soucy is a prototypical shutdown defender who has performed well in the playoffs for the Canucks and during his previous stop in Seattle.
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Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Warren features prototypical size (6-6, 260) and does everything well.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
One of Harrison’s most important clients at Nike was Kobe Bryant, the prototypical maniac, who was consumed with becoming the best.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2025
At 6 feet, 4 inches and 217 pounds, Higgins offers the build of a prototypical No. 1 and a different physique than Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks.
—Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Warren features prototypical size (6-6, 260) and does everything well.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
One of Harrison’s most important clients at Nike was Kobe Bryant, the prototypical maniac, who was consumed with becoming the best.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2025
At 6 feet, 4 inches and 217 pounds, Higgins offers the build of a prototypical No. 1 and a different physique than Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks.
—Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Prototypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototypical. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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