Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for instance.
Definitions

instance

[in-stuhns] / ˈɪn stəns /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For instance, the average cost of basic necessities for a married couple with kids, about one-fifth of U.S. households, is now more than $5,800 per month.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Such agents are widely used by technology workers, assisting in their writing of software code, for instance.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

We can start, for instance, with Donald Trump.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers, for instance, have a luxury tax payroll of around $420 million as they look to win their third consecutive World Series.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

For instance, I knew right off the bat that Arnold, my stockbroker, and Pasqual, my lawn-mowing business partner, were good guys.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen




Vocabulary lists containing instance


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "instance" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com