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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Jared Ivey, Edge, Ole Miss Ivey checks a lot of boxes with what coaches are looking for in a Day 3 pick: prototypical size for his position with plenty of length.
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Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Zierlein said his strengths are: Possesses prototypical size for his position.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
Many wondered how the Chiefs would use Worthy, who like Golden, doesn’t have prototypical size.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Campbell has prototypical size and athleticism for an NFL left tackle.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
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Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Zierlein said his strengths are: Possesses prototypical size for his position.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
Many wondered how the Chiefs would use Worthy, who like Golden, doesn’t have prototypical size.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Campbell has prototypical size and athleticism for an NFL left tackle.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Prototypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototypical. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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