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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
But unlike those taxidermy specimens, collectors can still enjoy a living, breathing VW Beetle today.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Inspectors noted expired medications still in use and lab specimens left unrefrigerated.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Dogwoods make lovely specimens with multi-season interest.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The series chronicles what happens when a spaceship loaded with deadly samples of alien creatures crash lands on Earth and the subsequent race to contain and possess the valuable specimens.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Her world changes when the research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth carrying alien specimens, drawing Wendy and a squad of tactical soldiers into a battle against terrifying creatures.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The automobile, mortar-and-pestle sign and other artifacts and specimens are considered collection items, which the museum will continue to care for.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Arthur confronts Dame Sylvia about his worries about having Wendy communicate directly with the aliens and the rest of The Lost Boys being in close proximity to the unknown specimens.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The vehicle is capable of locating and observing targets on the seabed, while also collecting samples such as biological specimens and sediments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Inspectors noted expired medications still in use and lab specimens left unrefrigerated.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Dogwoods make lovely specimens with multi-season interest.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The series chronicles what happens when a spaceship loaded with deadly samples of alien creatures crash lands on Earth and the subsequent race to contain and possess the valuable specimens.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Her world changes when the research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth carrying alien specimens, drawing Wendy and a squad of tactical soldiers into a battle against terrifying creatures.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The automobile, mortar-and-pestle sign and other artifacts and specimens are considered collection items, which the museum will continue to care for.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Arthur confronts Dame Sylvia about his worries about having Wendy communicate directly with the aliens and the rest of The Lost Boys being in close proximity to the unknown specimens.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The vehicle is capable of locating and observing targets on the seabed, while also collecting samples such as biological specimens and sediments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specimens
Noun
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And that advice proved useful in the coming years, especially after a growth spurt gave the teenager the physical attributes to deal with the kicks and elbows that came from playing against men often twice his age.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The busload of men and women who arrived that day in September 2018, like the others before and after, came with hopes of creating better lives for themselves and their families.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The lawsuit cites examples of passengers who were charged or denied service.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The exact citation reportedly appears in a University of Victoria style guide, a document that teaches students how to format references using fictional examples.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the end, the Viking landers found no creatures, and biological experiments proved inconclusive.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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The creatures prefer large, dense areas in the woods and wetlands.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Marshburn described how thousands of miniature organ samples could be tested in orbit to evaluate new drugs.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This budding technique involves comparing DNA samples to those accessible on public genetic databases which law enforcement is permitted to access.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Phillies have discovered a productive unit by cutting their most expensive outfielder’s playing time and rallying around three guys who are probably still platoon players but are making the most of every chance.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some other guys asked him to get hats for them too.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The vigil was hosted at the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, at 1212 Royal Parkway in Euless, on Monday night to honor the lives lost during an anti-corruption protest in Nepal.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest problems with the royal family is that there are too many people involved in their day-to-day lives.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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China, by comparison, boasts an active military of 2,000,000 individuals, as well as air and naval technology several levels above the island territory’s current capabilities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Democrats have responded by condemning Kirk's assassination and all political violence, which has become increasingly common against members of both parties and individuals of all stripes.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Specimens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specimens. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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