as in samples
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 samplers
Present on each album since 2005’s Feels, he has often been credited with samplers and electronics and has always avoided the spotlight; his habit of wearing a headlamp during concerts perfectly epitomizes his studious, workmanlike role in the band.
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Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
During the Eighties, Dunbar started incorporating electronic drums and samplers into his work.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
From viral gourmet jams to wine flights and cheese samplers, these calendars turn December into a daily tasting event.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Civilian and military applications The aircraft is designed for modular payloads, including sensors, supply pods, emergency equipment, and atmospheric samplers.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
During the Eighties, Dunbar started incorporating electronic drums and samplers into his work.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
From viral gourmet jams to wine flights and cheese samplers, these calendars turn December into a daily tasting event.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Civilian and military applications The aircraft is designed for modular payloads, including sensors, supply pods, emergency equipment, and atmospheric samplers.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for samplers
Noun
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The researchers also noted low water content in the samples, which are characteristic of tektites more generally.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Two years ago, an ice cream truck toured Broward and Palm Beach counties with free samples of Publix’s eight limited-edition flavors.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Oysterville Sea Farms is the place to see the best oyster beds and watch the boats come in and out and Goose Point Family Farm and Oystery offers samplings and oysters for purchase.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The activation extends throughout Grand Central with its Grand Brasserie and Campbell restaurants offering samplings and bottle engravings with purchase at Central Cellars.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Samplers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/samplers. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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