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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But the long history of spousal and familial succession in Congress also means we also have plenty of examples of how Graham might behave in her brother’s stead.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

Here are some examples of companies held by the Keeley Small Cap Fund that Gabelli discussed:

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

But if he visits an Orthodox synagogue this Shabbat, he can still see quite a few examples of his favored headgear —just the standard-issue black ones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

"These alien examples in alien languages only confused Ladakhi children."

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Some examples of cumulative songs are “Hey Ho, the Rattlin’ Bog,” “There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly,” “The Green Grass Grew all Around,” “Allouette,” and “I Bought me a Cat.”

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin