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as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
St. Peter's basilica in Rome is considered by some art historians to be the archetypal structure in the baroque style
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
the movie's hero is pretty archetypal, lacking in any distinctive qualities that would distinguish him from countless other masked avengers
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By Erica Sloan February 20, 2025 Sparkly beverages pumped with prebiotic fiber have been bubbling up for some time now, positioned both as gut-helpers and healthier alts to classic soda.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
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Go the classic route in khaki choices from Mango, Gucci, and Citizens of Humanity.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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While those early performances cemented his status as the typical dorky average-Joe teen, Hall evolved into a versatile actor who has played heroes, villains, and everything in between.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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What makes the London TV Screenings so important for Beta, and the whole industry, the company says, is that the event caters perfectly to buyers’ demand to actually watch programs instead of the typical trailer-speed-dating-type meetings.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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Healthcare is a quintessential people business, requiring new tools to fit seamlessly into existing workflows.—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The two are a quintessential example of people who found love in their golden years after having lived full lives separately before meeting each other.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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During 2024, the average age of the global fleet rose almost a full 12 months, jumping to 13.4 years from 12.5 in 2023, based on our analysis.—
Oliver Wyman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The 5,000-mAh battery can last a good while into a second day with average use, though heavy usage ended my days with around 30 percent left.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
27 Feb. 2025
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For people who forget or miss the deadline altogether, the standard penalty is 5% of the tax due for every month the return is late, up to 25% of the unpaid balance.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The iPhone 16e unveiled yesterday is the fourth-generation of a model that’s sold at a dramatically lower price than the iPhone’s standard and premium models.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, Il Giardino, like Radici, takes on the form of an inner narrative, an analysis, and a catharsis—an ongoing exploration of the self, without a definitive solution.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Warm in the West By early next week most, locations west of the Mississippi River will also warm to much above normal, with temperatures as much as 10 to 25 degrees above average, the Weather Prediction Center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Low platelets may occur as a complication of infection, a side effect of certain medications, or a problem with normal platelet production.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Even the performances have an exemplary historical tenor.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2025
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The presentation is a bit of a flop, but the mapo tofu is an exemplary version of the Sichuan dish, with soft, silky tofu in a deeply savory red sauce.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Archetypal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archetypal. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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