examples

plural of example

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of examples But the objects we are left with, to take both Kaplan and Naumann as examples, often fall short of what either a painting or sculpture can be—and, without the theater play itself, what of the pertinent conversation? — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 The proceeds of each of the 10 examples of the $497,000 Akrivia x Louis Vuitton LVRR-01 went toward supporting winners of the prize, who received 150,000 euros (approximately $173,150) plus a year-long mentorship from La Fabrique du Temps. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026 Organizers say examples of thriving blended gardens will be provided. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 Decades after the conflict, unexploded examples still require clearance across parts of Kuwait and Iraq. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026 Masterson, who has spent the last six years thwarting Kelly’s will as a top legislative leader in Topeka’s Republican supermajority, is now highlighting examples of his bipartisan achievements and describing Holscher as a socialist. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 The world’s highest-profile tech billionaires offer the most conspicuous examples. — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 Despite these examples, Boudreau rejected the argument that the library was the problem. — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Some examples include Alien Ant Farm, Bloc Party, Evanescence, Justice, The Knife, Mariah Carey, Nickelback, Phoenix, Regina Spektor, Ricky Martin, Shaggy, The Shins, Slipknot, Sum 41, The Ting Tings, and Wyclef Jean. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
Noun
  • The French Blood Establishment ultimately managed to detect the suspicious activity in time to rescue blood samples.
    — Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The original ballad samples a Lil Wayne interview from 2009 in a way that is both disjointed and completely enchanting.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • To use isolated instances of interpersonal discord as a pretext to strip 18 distinct counties of their democratic home rule is a severe structural overreaction.
    — Eric Wargotz, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Even the administration's own record of arrests and charges has demonstrated what research and state investigations have made clear for years — that instances of noncitizens casting ballots are extremely rare.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • As mass media and periodicals became central sources of information, the daily welcomed illustrations that engaged with the issues of the day.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • These products are more complex than basic term insurance, though, so buyers should carefully review policy illustrations, guarantees, fees and potential cash value performance before purchasing.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The agency has fashioned staging areas for heavy equipment by knocking down, uprooting and attempting to transplant select specimens of the monument’s native plants.
    — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Strength coaches, nutritionists and sophisticated training programs have created extraordinary physical specimens.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Breach of trust carries a sentence of up to five years in prison, or up to 10 in serious cases.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Others asked about the lack of Taiwan-specific production examples illustrating copyright disputes and legal responsibilities, given the presentation’s reliance on international cases.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Examples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examples. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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