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
  • In a new study published in Science on Thursday, researchers collected stool samples from more than 170 people before and after a second or third dose of a COVID vaccine.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
  • However, there was not enough evidence to draw clear conclusions on whether free drug samples and other promotions affect decisions to place specific drugs on hospital formularies.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 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
  • In Paris, double and, in some cases, triple denim ruled, acting as a versatile yet cool uniform for hitting the Parisian pavement.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The process by which the government takes someone’s property for public use in exchange for compensation is known as eminent domain and courts generally defer to the government in these cases.
    — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of cases

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“Examples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examples. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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