How do I find the right combination of plot ideas?

I don't know the exact saying, but I think it's something about how all stories are used, just with different characters and settings. I don't know all the combinations, but I really want to look for some that really stands out. Sometimes I don't know what the "plot" is called, especially if I like it. How can I find more about plots? (I'm looking for unique ones [I also know plots can't be too wacky or least relatable, otherwise the viewer won't understand it], but iconic ones are cool too.) I also heard about the main 7 (Overcoming the Monster · Rags to Riches · The Quest · Voyage and Return · Comedy · Tragedy · Rebirth), but I don't know how to make it unique and cool. I know the plots are vague and authors tune it to their own (example: overcoming the monster can be emotion or literal), but I have characters and I don't even know my plot!

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