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model(noun, adjective, characteristic, correct, excellent)
7
essential(adjective, characteristic, important, common, ordinary)
6
archetypal(adjective, characteristic, excellent, perfect, important)
6
paradigmatic(adjective, characteristic, correct, excellent, perfect)
6
prototypical(adjective, characteristic, correct, excellent, perfect)
6
typic(adjective, usual, typical, same)
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typical(adjective, characteristic, correct, excellent, perfect)
5
characteristic(adjective, correct, excellent, perfect, common)
5
normal
5
quintessence(noun, spirit, soul)
4
archetypical(adjective, usual, typical, same)
4
essence(noun, spirit, soul)
4
fundamental(adjective, important, significant, essential, basic)
4
important
4
marrow(noun, spirit, heart, soul, essence)
4
necessary(adjective, essential, required, needed)
4
prototypal(adjective, characteristic, common, ordinary, natural)
3
illustration(noun, adjective)
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intrinsic
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pith(noun, spirit, soul)
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