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a member of the human race
he's a particularly handsome specimen
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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
And for some of that time, specimens of the fish sat in museum collections around the world, misidentified and overlooked.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
But an analysis of fecal data from 18 wild gibbons and four museum specimens indicates the opposite, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Here, Sihang Zhang and Peiyun Cong found specimens of two myllokunmingid species, representing the earliest vertebrates.
—New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2026
Many of these jars contain unknown or poorly documented chemical mixtures that could be toxic to humans or harmful to the specimens themselves if disturbed.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Officials said the exhibit will feature a customized collection of specimens, artifacts, murals and artwork curated by the Kauffman Museum at Bethel College in Kansas.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Whether massing in borders or planting stand-alone specimens, this gorgeous holly can be grown throughout the South, with the exception of tropical regions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The larger specimens, like Hamel’s fish, are harvested and donated to the Musée du Fjord, where the heads and stomachs are analyzed by scientists.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2026
In some cases, the groundhogs are taxidermied specimens.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
But an analysis of fecal data from 18 wild gibbons and four museum specimens indicates the opposite, according to the paper.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Here, Sihang Zhang and Peiyun Cong found specimens of two myllokunmingid species, representing the earliest vertebrates.
—New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2026
Many of these jars contain unknown or poorly documented chemical mixtures that could be toxic to humans or harmful to the specimens themselves if disturbed.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Officials said the exhibit will feature a customized collection of specimens, artifacts, murals and artwork curated by the Kauffman Museum at Bethel College in Kansas.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Whether massing in borders or planting stand-alone specimens, this gorgeous holly can be grown throughout the South, with the exception of tropical regions.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The larger specimens, like Hamel’s fish, are harvested and donated to the Musée du Fjord, where the heads and stomachs are analyzed by scientists.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2026
In some cases, the groundhogs are taxidermied specimens.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specimens
Noun
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Ten men were arrested from Colombia, Nicaragua, Panama and Ecuador.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jackson, who can quickly get inside to score, gives the team three big men, along with Lopez and rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser, a luxury not many teams enjoy.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here are some examples of how less information is coming out of federal public health agencies than in past administrations.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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These examples demonstrate that engaging and building community, whether within Blue Zones or beyond, are possible and fundamental to building healthier, more resilient populations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The three guys off the bench came from Louisville, Gonzaga and Washington.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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You guys really seem to enjoy all the awards-season hoopla.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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After trying all 22 samples at the tasting, here are five goal-scoring food items and a few honorable mentions with an assist.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cordell from Yuba Water Agency said initial field checks near the incident showed high turbidity, or cloudy water, and that other water quality samples have been sent to a lab for analysis.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The strategic trading card game Magic, which was created in 1993, typically features two players going head-to-head using custom decks of collectible cards to cast spells, unleash creatures or use artifacts to defeat their opponent.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The house always wins Thaksin’s promise to improve the lives of the rural working classes, implement universal healthcare and subsidies for farmers earnt him a millions-strong following, particularly among his home base in the northeast.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ellen Rudolph and her husband, Steve Lewis, were still trying to repair their Pacific Palisades home and rebuild their lives after last year’s fires when, two months later, the devastating news came.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the past few months, however, things have changed.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s something about studying real-life situations that have happened and then creating and imagining into this fictional kind of characterization of things.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to one of the individuals familiar with the situation, Kimmel was prepared to deliver his monologue the night he was taken off the air and had planned to address the right-wing backlash to his remarks.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Because of the war in Ukraine, the IOC has allowed just a handful of Russian athletes to compete at the Milan Cortina Games as neutral individuals but no teams.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Specimens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specimens. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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