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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So what are the odds that I literally have countless works right now in my store of examples of people who fought against fascism?

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

There are a few examples that are debatable.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

“Up All Night” is filled with examples of how nightclubs subverted social hierarchies and thrived in opposition to mainstream culture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026

To give you some idea of the difference that articulation makes, though, here are audio examples of a violin playing a legato54 and a staccato55 passage.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones