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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The Knicks have two prototypical 3-and-D wings in Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby, but Josh Hart has served as more of a play-making four.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
Hopkins, more of a prototypical pocket passer, seemed to have a strong connection with star tight end Mark Bowman — a passing display between the duo that was featured early in Mater Dei’s contests.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Thomas looks like the prototypical cornerback that defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo covets.
—Nate Taylor, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Here are four things to know about the Hornets’ newest center:
A prototypical big man
Kalkbrenner dominates the paint.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
Hopkins, more of a prototypical pocket passer, seemed to have a strong connection with star tight end Mark Bowman — a passing display between the duo that was featured early in Mater Dei’s contests.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Thomas looks like the prototypical cornerback that defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo covets.
—Nate Taylor, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Here are four things to know about the Hornets’ newest center:
A prototypical big man
Kalkbrenner dominates the paint.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
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“Prototypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototypical. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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