exempla

Definition of exemplanext
plural of exemplum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exempla
Noun
  • Faustian parables unlock more interesting connotations when considered not in terms of politics, but of art.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
  • What kind of message would prime Jeezy have presented without the pyrex parables in tow?
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Animated family films have been a staple of entertainment culture for nearly a century and offer a rich catalog of adventures, fables, fairy tales and dramas.
    David Faris, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Or throw it back with some age-old fables or fairy tales.
    Maya Silver, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Apple AirTag There are plenty of anecdotes about why tracking your luggage is so important, but using an Apple AirTag is a reliable way to do so.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The anecdotes have always been compelling.
    Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Through a wide range of projects and partnerships with educational institutions, arts organizations and arts leaders, the foundation works to bring greater recognition to art by women and to rectify the underrepresentation of women in public collections, exhibitions and art historical narratives.
    Marc Malkin, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Roldán said powerful people have to be favorable in public opinion to keep power, and making artists dependent on private funds allows the wealthy to push their narratives through art and influence opinion.
    Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Exempla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exempla. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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