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specimens

NOUN

example, sample

Synonyms

STRONGEST

copy exhibit variety

STRONG

case embodiment exemplar exemplification illustration individual instance model part pattern proof representation representative sampling sort species type unit

WEAK

case history cross section

Antonyms

STRONG

whole

Example Sentences

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"It's important to remember that these were not just body parts or specimens or human remains. They were people."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Legionella bacteria that genetically matched specimens in patients was found in cooling towers at Harlem Hospital and a nearby construction site, according to the city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The eDNA analysis was paired with genetic reference material from physical specimens collected by the remotely operated vehicle SuBastian.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Some specimens discovered over the last century retained detailed skin impressions and other soft tissue features, earning the nickname "dinosaur mummies."

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Clearly, none of these noble specimens was likely to make an appearance at the nursery window.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood