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

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There are a few examples that are debatable.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

It said it planned to reach out to influential people as part of its effort, and named actor Chris Pratt and basketball star Stephen Curry as two examples of ideal celebrity spokespeople.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

When evaluated using verified examples, the model correctly detected suspicious papers 91 percent of the time.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026

How Linda Noskova won the women's title is one of the best examples of a mental reset I've seen in a long time.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

One of their most prominent examples was the former Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson, the perennial all-star and one-time NBA Most Valuable Player.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell