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For example:

  • The movie contains violent scenes, (that usually can be seen in) the Tarantino movies.
  • He barely know us, but gave us a warm welcome, (that's usually given by) close friends.

What word can be used instead of phrases in the brackets?

Update

I've found the word inherent which seems to have meaning close to what I'm looking for. Correct me if I'm wrong.

There are liability issues inherent in undercover journalism.

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Not much of a language expert I am, and it's not a single word either, but I think "typical of" can replace both your phrases. – Vivek Mar 9 at 9:50
You mean -esque? thefreedictionary.com/-esque In the manner of; resembling: Lincolnesque. – Kris Mar 9 at 10:14
close-friendesque? – Edwin Ashworth Mar 9 at 10:36

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I don't think there is one particularly good word for these phrases, nor do I think you should try to use only one word. These would be better expressed in the following ways (among others):

The movie contains violent scenes, the type often seen in Tarantino movies.

He barely knows us, but gave us a warm welcome, the kind he usually reserves for close friends.

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