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 Long considered one of the finest examples of colonial architecture to be found in Connecticut, the Ebenezer Grant House harbors a pleasant surprise. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 To date, examples have included 328-foot (100-meter) long turbine blades, large military vehicles, satellites, and aircraft fuselage parts, among other notable examples. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 These are examples of smaller, but more effective use of AI that has been successful with my clients this year. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 His decision to put service above fame and fortune has become one of the most powerful examples of patriotism in American sports history. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 The deep, lower roof overhangs are one of the simplest examples. — David Caraccio updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026 The union did not give specific examples of abusive incidents. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Non-Japanese CEOs of Japanese companies are rare; the most prominent examples, like Ghosn or former Olympus CEO Michael Christopher Woodford, have left under dramatic circumstances. — Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026 While only 139 roadsters were produced from 1956 through 1960, just 58 examples of the Series II Cabriolet were made. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
  1. samples
  2. instances
  3. illustrations
  4. specimens
  5. cases
Noun
  • The arrival marks the beginning of the mission’s most important phase as scientists prepare to investigate the asteroid up close and eventually collect samples for return to Earth.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board detected the elevated bacteria levels after testing samples collected in late June, State Parks officials said.
    — Madison Smalstig July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of samples
Noun
  • In other instances, Fang was seen on surveillance footage entering and exiting the bathrooms or areas near the bathrooms, up to a day before the messages were found, prosecutors said.
    — Seamus Bozeman, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • So instead of a unifying ideology driving this uptick in violence, as during the 1980s, these instances seem more disparate.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of instances
Noun
  • One of the most poignant illustrations of shifting baseline syndrome comes courtesy of researcher Loren McClenachan.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • Some readers are moving away from Seuss because of racist and insensitive illustrations in Geisel’s books and cartoons.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • But as prices continue climbing, so has criticism from paleontologists, who argue blockbuster auctions are putting scientifically important specimens beyond the reach of public institutions.
    — Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
  • But as prices continue climbing, so has criticism from paleontologists, who argue blockbuster auctions are putting scientifically important specimens beyond the reach of public institutions.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of specimens
Noun
  • Some in county jails are there for just a few days, but others can stay behind bars for months or even years before their cases are tried in court.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Florida has recorded just over 100 cases, with most of the cases recorded since June.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of cases

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