locus classicus

noun

Definition of locus classicusnext
as in paradigm

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  1. paradigm
  2. instance
  3. example
  4. cross section
  5. specimen
  6. sample
  7. classic
  8. prototype
Noun
  • This architectural paradigm, which has directly informed the biennial via its Urban Visions, was initially a thrilling break from corporate postmodernism.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Although policymakers play a continual role in ensuring the quality of HEI charter authorizers and their schools, the model is a natural extension of Florida’s new paradigm of education choice.
    — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of paradigm
Noun
  • However, concerns that valuations had run ahead of the industry's ability to deliver dented defense stocks this year amid several instances of project delays and contract cancellations.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her attorneys cite other instances in which previous courts have ordered preliminary distribution, even when pending disputes are ongoing, as long as sufficient assets remain available to accommodate those outstanding matters.
    — Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of instance
Noun
  • Implementations can use thin silicon nanosheets or nanoribbons stacked vertically, with Intel’s RibbonFET providing one example.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This was just one example that created plenty of confusion for viewers at home, while the home Missouri crowd was left stunned.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of example
Noun
  • Moreover, a broad cross section of the Israeli public asserts that Palestinians are not interested in compromise or peace.
    — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The men are a Chaucerian cross section—a contractor, a bureaucrat, a writer, and a doctor—brought together on a cold night in a train station’s waiting room.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cross section
Noun
  • On top of the money, the office’s Asset Recovery team also obtained a forfeiture order for more than 100 wildlife specimens, which included the orangutan skull, a tiger skull, a jaguar skin, and other parts of endangered animals.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of specimen
Noun
  • Key Takeaways Research on drinking water and temperature involves older studies and small sample sizes, so more study is needed.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Producers must pay private labs to test a sample from each batch of 50 pounds or less.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of sample
Noun
  • First released in 1973, the reimagined holiday classic now features the Irish country-pop star on vocals alongside John.
    — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Panaderia offerings and tacos are available at the counter, along with caffeinated classics.
    — Eva Flowe November 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of classic
Noun
  • Lockheed Martin experts and engineers are using data from previous flights to skip repetitive qualification testing, rather than treating every Orion capsule as an unproven prototype.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Musk unveiled a prototype of the Roadster last month that was capable of hovering off the ground and driving upside down.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of prototype
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“Locus classicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locus%20classicus. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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