examples

noun

plural of example
as in samples
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft

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Recent Examples of examples On a single day late last month, a citizen and a noncitizen—one in Illinois, the other in Texas—became the most recent examples of this new reality. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 In court documents, Fox's legal team noted that Thomson does not have concrete examples of specific claims being made about him. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026 Shinn gave examples that will sound familiar to anyone who has wasted part of an afternoon on hold. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Volkswagen’s experience in China is among the clearest examples. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Those first examples were devoid of plants or animals and had developed in an atmosphere without oxygen. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 The book draws on research and real-world examples across multiple fields to make that case. — Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 See eight examples to further pique your interest in the low-maintenance style ahead. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 Stan Kroenke, David Blitzer, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Haslam Sports Group and Fenway Sports Group are prominent examples of this. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
  1. samples
  2. instances
  3. illustrations
  4. specimens
  5. cases
Noun
  • An April 2025 legionella report obtained by The Sacramento Bee shows the bacteria was found in at least 17 samples, including those taken from the men’s locker room, a women’s bathroom and several janitor closets.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Lead was found in 99%, cadmium in 96% and arsenic in 94% of cat food samples across 62 brands.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of samples
Noun
  • According to the library association's most recent report, published in April, some 5,600 instances of bans took place during the previous year.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the popularity of Asian foods, there are still instances of ugly stereotypes on social media that have resulted in real harm to a restaurant's reputation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of instances
Noun
  • Look closely, and the intricate illustrations reveal themselves; take a few steps back, and the pattern reads softer and almost atmospheric.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Let Books Be illustrations by Loveis Wise, Hyesu Lee, and Mikey Burton.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • This exhibit displays body parts and specimens crucial to human development and reproduction.
    — Emma Hall October 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Hard times for scientific institutions The Academy houses a massive, irreplaceable library of over 19 million specimens.
    — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of specimens
Noun
  • Sánchez, while a popular progressive leader internationally, has been surrounded by a series of legal cases against his Socialist party and even his family, which all deny any wrongdoing.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The court's conservative majority has, in multiple cases, ruled in favor of religious exemptions from generally applicable laws.
    — Nina Totenberg, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of cases

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