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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
Creating temporary labs that can start testing specimens, particularly in neighboring countries.
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Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 9 June 2026
These new microbial findings could open a door to future insights — for Ötzi and other specimens from the distant past.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Plant wild ginger in groups rather than specimens and a spot without competition from taller plants.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Some specimens were recognizable immediately, while others required months of comparison, CT scanning and detailed study.
—Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Some specimens have flap-like structures on the abdomen that are similar to those found in modern crustaceans like lobsters.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Meanwhile, Philadelphia is deploying a new mobile lab that can test samples on site, speeding up the detection of potential health threats and reducing the need to send specimens to specialized labs elsewhere in the state or country, Garrow said.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The specimens at the Theodore Payne Foundation’s Sun Valley nursery just began to bloom and should keep it up until August.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Kew Gardens, which began in 1759 as a retreat for the royal family, now encompasses the most biodiverse collection in the world, with 17,000 unique plant species, some specimens of which had been gathered, since the 1700s, by British explorers and adventurers roaming the globe.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 9 June 2026
These new microbial findings could open a door to future insights — for Ötzi and other specimens from the distant past.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Plant wild ginger in groups rather than specimens and a spot without competition from taller plants.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Some specimens were recognizable immediately, while others required months of comparison, CT scanning and detailed study.
—Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Some specimens have flap-like structures on the abdomen that are similar to those found in modern crustaceans like lobsters.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Meanwhile, Philadelphia is deploying a new mobile lab that can test samples on site, speeding up the detection of potential health threats and reducing the need to send specimens to specialized labs elsewhere in the state or country, Garrow said.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The specimens at the Theodore Payne Foundation’s Sun Valley nursery just began to bloom and should keep it up until August.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Kew Gardens, which began in 1759 as a retreat for the royal family, now encompasses the most biodiverse collection in the world, with 17,000 unique plant species, some specimens of which had been gathered, since the 1700s, by British explorers and adventurers roaming the globe.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specimens
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South Africa was reduced to nine men after Themba Zwane struck Álvarado off the ball.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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In addition to Willis Reed, the Pro-Keds Royal was endorsed by fellow big men George Mikan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with the latter going on to join Adidas and becoming the first player to have an entirely new sneaker designed for him.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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While most would chalk Phil's zeal up to just being an old-school kind of guy, some fans postulate that the Shah of Iran is actually a closeted homosexual himself, and there are a few examples to back this up.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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And what are some of the examples of data points on shoe styles that are collected?—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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My job is to help the guys put them in environments and situations to be better.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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He’s been working hard with the pitching guys too.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Omene plans to regularly measure blood samples and track changes in cancer markers, and biopsy participants' abdominal fat cells every six months, to see how those respond, in terms of hormones or inflammation.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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The synthetic pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin, which the EPA calls a possible human carcinogen, was detected on nearly half of all samples.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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From a biodiversity standpoint, due to the warm waters, Kenya has everything from beautiful nudibranchs (colorful small creatures) to enormous whale sharks and manta rays, with everything in-between.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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There are also hopper toys that defy the typical ball design in favor of whimsical animals and mythical creatures.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Windham’s mother said her son’s death upended their lives and left the family devastated, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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But far more lives have probably been saved by basic hygiene and clean water that prevent them in the first place.—
Michael J. Coren,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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My defense and my rebounding are two things that are extremely, extremely important to me.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In my fiction, my grandfather was no longer an inscrutable ghost, but a character with definable flaws, who did things in an order that, despite whatever twists and subversions, resolved into meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Those who stand out are individuals who can pair that functional expertise with emotional intelligence and relationship building.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The agreement resolves the matter instead of going to court, with the individuals agreeing not to pursue further legal action against the City and related entities.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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“Specimens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specimens. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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