Definitions

example

[ig-zam-puhl, -zahm-] / ɪgˈzæm pəl, -ˈzɑm- /

NOUN

instance, model

Synonyms

STRONGEST

case illustration lesson object part pattern precedent symbol

STRONG

archetype citation copy excuse exemplar exemplification ideal original paradigm paragon prototype quotation representation sample sampling specimen standard stereotype

WEAK

case history case in point for instance kind of thing

Usage

What synonym should I use for example? Example as a sample: Example, sample, specimen refer to an individual phenomenon taken as representative of a type, or to a part representative of the whole. Example is used of an object, condition, etc., that is assumed to illustrate a certain principle or standard: a good example of baroque architecture. Sample refers to a small portion of a substance or to a single representative of a group or type that is intended to show what the rest of the substance or the group is like: a sample of yarn. Specimen usually suggests that the “sample” chosen is intended to serve a scientific or technical purpose: a blood specimen; zoological specimens. Example as a pattern: See ideal. Example as a specimen: See case¹.

Example Sentences

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"Away travel bans are a good example of a country saying, 'sorry, we can't organise this game in an acceptable way'," Evain said.

From BBC

In some recent days, for example, silver has traded in a $20 daily range—even though it was worth $20 an ounce just a few years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

Recently, for example, Lê held a fundraiser for restaurants in Minnesota that went on strike, she told news outlet Eater.

From Los Angeles Times

For example in Mounjaro, it has been reported this may affect up to 1 in 100 people.

From BBC

For example, First Brands allegedly sold one customer invoice for $8,976 in parts to a third party, claiming it was worth double that amount.

From The Wall Street Journal

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