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specimen

[spes-uh-muhn] / ˈspɛs ə mən /
NOUN
example, sample
Synonyms
STRONGEST
copy exhibit variety
STRONG
case embodiment exemplar exemplification illustration individual instance model part pattern proof representation representative sampling sort species type unit
WEAK
case history cross section
Antonyms
STRONG
whole

Example Sentences

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At first glance, the specimen looked typical for its age.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

It had been tucked away in a museum drawer for decades as it was thought to have been an unremarkable specimen.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Preparing the specimen was a slow and careful process.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

The dolphin-sized creature, named Xiphodracon goldencapensis and nicknamed the "Sword Dragon of Dorset," is the only known specimen of its species.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

There was one left, a large and sturdy specimen.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.