| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accepted | generally approved or recognized |
| 2. | apparent | clearly visible or understood |
| 3. | archetypal | perfectly typical of its kind |
| 4. | authoritative | widely trusted as a standard |
| 5. | basic | forming the simplest standard |
| 6. | beacon | guiding example or signal |
| 7. | benchmark | serving as a point of reference |
| 8. | blueprint | detailed model for something |
| 9. | canonical | accepted as standard or model |
| 10. | case in point | clear supporting example |
| 11. | case study | detailed illustrative example |
| 12. | characteristic | typical of a person or thing |
| 13. | classic | widely recognized as standard |
| 14. | common | frequently found; typical |
| 15. | conventional | following accepted standard practice |
| 16. | customary | according to common practice |
| 17. | defining | giving essential character or identity |
| 18. | definitional | relating to essential meaning |
| 19. | definitive | serving as the clearest example |
| 20. | demonstrative | showing something clearly by example |
| 21. | determinative | decisive in shaping outcomes |
| 22. | distinctive | clearly marking a type |
| 23. | elucidative | helping explain something clearly |
| 24. | emblematic | symbolic of a typical quality |
| 25. | enlightening | giving clearer understanding |
| 26. | established | firmly accepted as standard |
| 27. | evident | clear and easily seen |
| 28. | exemplar | model example to follow |
| 29. | exemplary | illustrating a typical standard well |
| 30. | explicative | serving to explain meaning |
| 31. | formative | shaping basic character or pattern |
| 32. | foundational | forming the basic model |
| 33. | fundamental | forming an essential basis |
| 34. | gold standard | best accepted standard |
| 35. | hallmark | widely recognized as distinctive |
| 36. | highly typical | very representative of a kind |
| 37. | iconic | widely recognized as representative |
| 38. | ideal | representing a perfect standard |
| 39. | illuminating | making something easier to understand |
| 40. | illustrative | helpfully showing a general pattern |
| 41. | indicative | showing or suggesting a pattern |
| 42. | influential | having strong shaping power |
| 43. | informative | providing useful understanding |
| 44. | instance | single example of a type |
| 45. | instructive | useful as an example or lesson |
| 46. | key | crucially important or revealing |
| 47. | major | greater in importance or scale |
| 48. | manifest | clearly shown or obvious |
| 49. | marked | clearly noticeable or distinct |
| 50. | model | worthy of imitation or example |
| 51. | most typical | more representative than others |
| 52. | norm | usual or expected standard |
| 53. | normal | conforming to the usual pattern |
| 54. | normative | establishing or reflecting a norm |
| 55. | notable | worthy of attention as typical |
| 56. | object lesson | striking instructive example |
| 57. | obvious | easy to see or understand |
| 58. | organizing | giving order or structure |
| 59. | orthodox | conforming to accepted standards |
| 60. | overt | open and plainly shown |
| 61. | patent | obvious and unmistakable |
| 62. | pattern | model or repeated form |
| 63. | pivotal | centrally important to development |
| 64. | plain | clear and obvious |
| 65. | prominent | standing out clearly |
| 66. | pronounced | strongly noticeable or evident |
| 67. | prototype | original model of a type |
| 68. | prototypical | having the essential typical features |
| 69. | quintessential | most perfect example of something |
| 70. | recognized | generally acknowledged as standard |
| 71. | reference point | basis for comparison or judgment |
| 72. | regular | usual or customary in form |
| 73. | representative | serving as a standard example |
| 74. | revealing | making the pattern clear |
| 75. | rule | usual principle or standard |
| 76. | salient | most noticeable or important |
| 77. | sample | small example showing the whole |
| 78. | significant | important and revealing |
| 79. | standard | serving as an accepted norm |
| 80. | structural | relating to underlying form |
| 81. | symbolic | standing for a broader pattern |
| 82. | symptomatic | showing a characteristic condition |
| 83. | systemic | affecting the whole system |
| 84. | telling | revealing an important pattern |
| 85. | template | pattern used as a guide |
| 86. | textbook | perfectly typical in a standard way |
| 87. | typical | showing the usual pattern |
| 88. | unambiguous | clear and leaving no doubt |
| 89. | unmistakable | impossible to misinterpret |
| 90. | usual | happening in the normal way |
| 91. | visible | easy to notice or recognize |
| 92. | vivid | clear and striking in effect |
| 93. | vogue | current accepted style or pattern |
| 94. | well-established | firmly accepted over time |
| 95. | well-known | familiar to many people |
| 96. | widely accepted | recognized by most people |
| 97. | widely recognized | known and acknowledged broadly |
| 98. | workable | practical and effective in use |
| 99. | world-class | of the highest recognized standard |
| 100. | worthy | deserving respect or attention |
