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Typical

Of the nature of a type; representing something by a form, model, or resemblance; emblematic; prefigurative.

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Characteristic 84% connected

Pertaining to, or serving to constitute, the character; showing the character, or distinctive qualities or traits, of a person or thing; peculiar; di…

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Characteristic 84% connected

Pertaining to, or serving to constitute, the character; showing the character, or distinctive qualities or traits, of a person or thing; peculiar; di…

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Classic 84% connected

Alt. of Classical

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Classic 84% connected

Alt. of Classical

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Emblematic 84% connected

Alt. of Emblematical

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Emblematic 84% connected

Alt. of Emblematical

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Exemplary 84% connected

Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct.

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Exemplary 84% connected

Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct.

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Normal 84% connected

According to an established norm, rule, or principle; conformed to a type, standard, or regular form; performing the proper functions; not abnormal;…

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Normal 84% connected

According to an established norm, rule, or principle; conformed to a type, standard, or regular form; performing the proper functions; not abnormal;…

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Regular 84% connected

Conformed to a rule; agreeable to an established rule, law, principle, or type, or to established customary forms; normal; symmetrical; as, a regular…

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Regular 84% connected

Conformed to a rule; agreeable to an established rule, law, principle, or type, or to established customary forms; normal; symmetrical; as, a regular…

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Representative 84% connected

Fitted to represent; exhibiting a similitude.

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Representative 84% connected

Fitted to represent; exhibiting a similitude.

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True 84% connected

Conformable to fact; in accordance with the actual state of things; correct; not false, erroneous, inaccurate, or the like; as, a true relation or na…

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True 84% connected

Conformable to fact; in accordance with the actual state of things; correct; not false, erroneous, inaccurate, or the like; as, a true relation or na…

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Typic 84% connected

Typical.

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Typic 84% connected

Typical.

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Veritable 84% connected

Agreeable to truth or to fact; actual; real; true; genuine.

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Veritable 84% connected

Agreeable to truth or to fact; actual; real; true; genuine.

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Characteristic 66% connected

Pertaining to, or serving to constitute, the character; showing the character, or distinctive qualities or traits, of a person or thing; peculiar; di…

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Characteristic 66% connected

Pertaining to, or serving to constitute, the character; showing the character, or distinctive qualities or traits, of a person or thing; peculiar; di…

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Distinctive 92% connected

Marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar.

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