Definition of samplernext
as in sampling
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole she put together a sampler of works in the police procedural genre

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Recent Examples of sampler The song marked their first recording since the departures of turntablist Sid Wilson, who parted ways with the group in August, and keyboardist-sampler Craig Jones, who left in 2023. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 The free version is more of a sampler than a complete product, but the subscription is relatively affordable. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Brad Petering enthusiastically pressed away at his Roland sampler, with a green vape in hand and a Sublime shirt. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Tickets, which cover admission to the races and a track-side viewing area, also include drink samplers. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sampler
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Noun
  • The sampling and sound bites are just as impressive but function more in service of the songs than as foreground.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The process has already turned up new ingredients, including new non-calorie sweeteners and non-sodium umami enhancers, which the company launched for commercial sampling this year.
    — Joe Mullich, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But a few times in recent years, Hollins, a veterinarian, tricked Jonathan and slid a cotton swab into the giant tortoise's mouth to get a saliva sample.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Much of that comes down to, again, the randomness that's part of small sample sizes.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Sampler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sampler. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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