All archetype synonyms

noun archetype

• paradigm — Grammar. a set of forms all of which contain a particular element, especially the set of all inflected forms based on a single stem or theme. a display in fixed arrangement of such a set, as boy, boy's, boys, boys'.
• form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
• pattern — a distinctive style, model, or form: a new pattern of army helmet.
• standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
• ideal — a standard of perfection or excellence.
• model — a standard or example for imitation or comparison.
• prototype — the original or model on which something is based or formed.
• original — belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has its original binding.
• classic — A classic example of a thing or situation has all the features which you expect such a thing or situation to have.