as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
a paradigmatic essay in which the writer presents his point of view clearly and engagingly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradigmatic
Adjective
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Although there were many personnel changes in the group with Score being the constant, the classic lineup reunited for the albums Ascension (2018) and String Theory (2021).—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025 -
Go classic or try a variety of twists on the standard cheesesteak, including vegan options.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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She will be remembered as an exemplary icon of Indian cinema and culture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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People who knew Foxcroft remembered him as a father, husband and exemplary worker in tributes shared with the outlet.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Tart or sweet, cherries are a quintessential summer treat.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The Neighborhood Hang This feels like the quintessential Summerhill spot.—
Lia Picard,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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To be fair, Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story is, well, the definitive inside story.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Guests don't even need to leave for a perfect meal thanks to fine-dining restaurant Varoulko Santorini, helmed by chef Lefteris Lazarou.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Shop matching sets with chic cropped pants, flowy skirts, and breezy shorts that are perfect for your next weekend getaway, beach trip, or brunch date.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Real-World Innovations In Urban Mobility Consider the concept of a model smart city, where congestion is minimized, energy consumption is optimized and public services run seamlessly.—
Hemanth Volikatla,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The risk assessment seeks to conclude whether the brothers — who for decades have been model prisoners who have focused on helping other inmates heal trauma— now pose an unreasonable risk to public safety if they are released.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But this cultural expectation is not unique to India.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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While all the locations will have signature LPM dishes, each of the new openings will be unique.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Paradigmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradigmatic. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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