specimens

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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Specimens that are too large for fluid preservation are also unlikely to fit into a CT scanner, but researchers were reluctant to leave these out.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2024

Specimens of the Red Planet are also destined for delivery to the Utah Test and Training Range.

From Scientific American • Jul. 27, 2023

Specimens are been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation testing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2022

Specimens of mammals that helped support the theory of evolution 150 years ago have been found at a museum.

From BBC • May 12, 2022

Specimens of Anglo-Saxon, and the same literally translated into Modern English.

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton