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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His tone has grown more strident as he uncovers more examples of apparent fraud, which he attributes to junior researchers chasing career advancement and senior professors letting misconduct go unchecked to burnish their own résumés.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

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

More than 100 examples passed the legal thresholds for preparing case files to enforce action.

From BBC • 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

I flipped through the pages to see other examples.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen