exempla

plural of exemplum

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Throughout, in interviews with Costa, Malafaia justifies his political aspiration with Biblical parables.
    Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Modern horror is at the forefront of political movements and are the fables of our time.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Allusions to myths, fables, and riffs on common idioms abound, many of them evocative and quite funny.
    Lora Kelley, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Use Vulnerable Anecdotes Use anecdotes that show your scars, not just your successes.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Among the many star-studded anecdotes in his book, Sheen alleged that Clinton once tried to make a move on his then-girlfriend, Dolly Fox.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Technology and Amplification Modern technology, including artificial intelligence and coordinated activity across social media platforms, allows adversaries to rapidly spread false narratives.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The series is directed by Takimoto Tomoyuki, known for socially conscious narratives, alongside Ohba Norichika.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Exempla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exempla. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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