examples

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

Example Sentences

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As examples, they cited demand for autonomous weapons systems and commercial space revenue, which are core to their thesis for the sector.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Prosecutors gave several examples of alleged performance fixing including the January 26, 2024 Milwaukee Bucks fixture against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

“Two-hit wonders” are the subject of Slate’s latest Hit Parade podcast, where host Chris Molanphy counts down his favorite fluky examples.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

Other examples abound of large performance fees exceeding cash realizations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Ian Hacking, Larry Laudan and Andrew Pickering represent significant examples of people trying to avoid the pitfalls of both realism and relativism; I share that enterprise.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton