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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
Advocate’s drones will also transport specimens between hospitals in its markets, providing faster results for patients, according to Advocate.
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Chase Jordan
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Many of the original French fashion plates, considered passing fancies in their day, have been lost to time, so to see the real specimens up close is a true treat indeed.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Organizers say the specimens help advance scientific understanding of bird populations and migration challenges.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Then a pathologist looks for IgA deposits in these specimens.
—Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
There are taxidermy bison specimens in the Field Museum's nature dioramas, as there have been for more than a century.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
In 2016, researchers began to suspect the existence of a previously unknown croc species while examining archival remains from dozens of specimens at a museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Over the course of the expedition, the submersible brought back more than 528 specimens for study.
—Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Skulls Unlimited is the world’s leading supplier of museum-quality skulls and skeletal specimens.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Chase Jordan
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Many of the original French fashion plates, considered passing fancies in their day, have been lost to time, so to see the real specimens up close is a true treat indeed.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Organizers say the specimens help advance scientific understanding of bird populations and migration challenges.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Then a pathologist looks for IgA deposits in these specimens.
—Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
There are taxidermy bison specimens in the Field Museum's nature dioramas, as there have been for more than a century.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
In 2016, researchers began to suspect the existence of a previously unknown croc species while examining archival remains from dozens of specimens at a museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Over the course of the expedition, the submersible brought back more than 528 specimens for study.
—Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Skulls Unlimited is the world’s leading supplier of museum-quality skulls and skeletal specimens.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specimens
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Arnold's name was first brought up in the case after 23-year-old Boakai Hilton, who is believed to be an associate of Arnold, Arianna Del Valle, Jasmine Randazzo, Christion Williams, Lyndell Hudson and Freddie Hughes were arrested for allegedly kidnapping three men and assaulting them.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Recordings of the three men being interrogated provide the basis for flashbacks, and scenes set in Tehran’s artistic beau monde of the late sixties show the aftermath of their adventures.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The upside could be enormous as the genre has produced a slew of stars; recent examples include Millie Bobbie Brown, Joseph Quinn and Sadie Sink of Stranger Things and Aimee Lou Wood, Emma Mackey and Ncuti Gatwa of Sex Education.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Koenigsegg still plans to build just 300 examples, all of which have already been spoken for.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The thing is, Rooster got to know some of these guys personally.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Our guys were locked in and competing.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Scientists analyzed serum samples of tiger sharks, blacktip sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, Atlantic nurse sharks and lemon sharks.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Scientists were conducting further genetic testing from the tissue samples to confirm which collected specimens were new to science.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Exotic species such as whale sharks, hammerhead sharks and bluefin tuna were seen by boaters and anglers who marveled at the sea creatures more common in tropical waters.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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After their work, these creatures became individuals with names, families, histories and personalities.—
Mireya Mayor,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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And also how large of a barrier this is in people's day-to-day lives.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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From extreme heat and wildfire smoke to asthma and utility costs, climate change is already impacting our everyday lives.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs at Place, things are a little more formal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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It's generally defined as a treatment used to change a person's attraction to same-sex individuals and to similarly cure gender dysphoria.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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The recruitment push comes as Gen Z has entered into a stagnant labor market that’s particularly punishing to early-career individuals.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Specimens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specimens. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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