Typical
Typical adjective - Having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind.
Uncanny
Uncanny adjective - Being so extraordinary or abnormal as to suggest powers which violate the laws of nature.
Usage example: an uncanny gift for knowing when someone, no matter how distant, needed help
Nearby Word: uncannily
Both words in one sentence
- Toby, meanwhile, is a typical loud and unlucky bestfriend who ends up being in a relationship that is more uncanny than it seems.
Source: Butt Monkey / Video Games -
Typical for a Stephenson novel, the plot juxtaposes action sequences, lengthy humorous digressions, and extremely detailed Infodumps seemingly at random.The book is also notable for its uncanny prediction of future trends.
Source: Literature / Snow Crash -
The way she occasionally switches from her typical smiley expressions to her evil-/scary-looking one in a single instant is so creepy it makes her bear an uncanny resemblance to a certain aforementioned mask salesman...
Source: Slasher Smile
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