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as in men
a member of the human race
he's a particularly handsome specimen
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as in examples
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
chose one frog as a good specimen of the breed
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Recent Examples of specimens
For a more upscale look, seek out specimens with more texture and consider repotting them (maybe in a vase from an adjacent aisle).
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
The specimens ranged in age and size.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Additional specimens were found around the province, the study said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Over the course of more than ten dives, Jiaolong gathered 183 biological samples – including shrimps, sea spiders, and sea anemones – along with sediment, rock, and seawater specimens for further analysis.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The Saban crab was the most common out of around 200 specimens discovered at the site in Lowndes County.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Even then, those might not have identified specimens beyond genus or family.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as CITES, is an international agreement governing the international trade of wildlife and plant specimens.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Wendy is now in control, but her reign might be short-lived, since Yutani's soldiers are on their way to the island to recover the Xenomorphs and the other alien specimens.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
The specimens ranged in age and size.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Additional specimens were found around the province, the study said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Over the course of more than ten dives, Jiaolong gathered 183 biological samples – including shrimps, sea spiders, and sea anemones – along with sediment, rock, and seawater specimens for further analysis.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
The Saban crab was the most common out of around 200 specimens discovered at the site in Lowndes County.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Even then, those might not have identified specimens beyond genus or family.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as CITES, is an international agreement governing the international trade of wildlife and plant specimens.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Wendy is now in control, but her reign might be short-lived, since Yutani's soldiers are on their way to the island to recover the Xenomorphs and the other alien specimens.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specimens
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Their risk of major depression rose by about 16%, while there was no significant association among men.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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And while Sturm offers a small group of men’s options (the Face Cream Men doubles as an after-shave soother), some of her male clientele seem content to buy the primary unisex line.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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Some examples described in the ordinance are loud music, engine noise and even lawn mowers and construction sites operating at late hours.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The current major storylines, such as the implosion of The Vision and the scramble for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, are examples of the layered narratives that AI has historically struggled to comprehend.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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This latest installment opens on a crisp autumn in Shady Hollow as creatures prepare for the annual Harvest Festival.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tudyk brings his vocal versatility to the movie as The Sweet-Toed Toad, one of the story’s most peculiar creatures.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Kraft, owned by Philip Morris, created Kool-Aid flavors for the Hispanic market and handed out coupons and samples at cultural events for Black Americans.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Authorities have expedited the process by getting DNA samples from family members who lost loved ones, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch said.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Those guys proceeded to score three goals Thursday.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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And these guys are delivering, which is huge.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Thank God we’ve been spared from the timeline where Annie and Nick get married and post unconvincingly cheery Christian couple content for the rest of their lives.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Politics divide, but employees across party, income and education levels share views on how Washington policies affect their lives and the role corporate America should play.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Wiser people don’t just look away from things that are unpleasant, especially not when the stakes are high.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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In addition, a stranger will come to town that will shake things up for Sharon and recontextualize both her past and her present.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The study analyzed stool samples from 2,509 individuals, linking their microbiome data with electronic health records containing up to five years of prescription history.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Some businesses have sponsored people to do the plunge, while others sign up as individuals.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Specimens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specimens. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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