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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
Some specimens were recognizable immediately, while others required months of comparison, CT scanning and detailed study.
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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
Dececchi did not participate in this study but has researched other microraptor specimens.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 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
One source with deep roots in the paleontology market, who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject, told me that many fossils now appearing in smaller galleries and auction houses are specimens that struggled to find buyers through traditional natural history channels.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Purchase established specimens at a native plant nursery or find a division from a fellow gardener in late winter or early spring.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
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
Dececchi did not participate in this study but has researched other microraptor specimens.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 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
One source with deep roots in the paleontology market, who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject, told me that many fossils now appearing in smaller galleries and auction houses are specimens that struggled to find buyers through traditional natural history channels.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Purchase established specimens at a native plant nursery or find a division from a fellow gardener in late winter or early spring.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specimens
Noun
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The man was heading home when two men pulled him over on the 110 Freeway onramp from Redondo Beach Boulevard, according to the plea agreement.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Four Los Angeles County men tied to the gang MS-13 have been convicted of killing three people with machetes in the Angeles National Forest.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Randy Colman, president and CEO of Goodman Jewish Family Services, thanked the survivors for being living examples of perseverance and strength.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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These examples are among the more tame messages — many are laced with profanity and references to violence.—
Maven Navarro
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Take Danielle, for instance, who dated Robert and a number of guys who barely appeared during her time on the show.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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In the second inning, back-to-back singles by Dalton Rushing and Alex Freeland – those guys at the bottom of the lineup – put two runners on when Ohtani sent another liner into the right field corner, this time for a triple.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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In laboratory tests, the team trained their plasma jet on samples of Staphylococcus caprae, a skin bacterium previously detected on the ISS.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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The daughter and Lynette Hooker’s parents provided mouth swab samples Thursday.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Homeownership feels increasingly out of reach for many Americans, but not for this group of creatures, which slithered into an uninhabited home in Arkansas, much to the chagrin of the realtor trying to sell it.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Aliens galore Eternia is home to more creatures than just He-Man and Skeletor.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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The backstory The building that houses the hotel has lived many lives since its construction in 1852.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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McGinniss watches and lives and eats with the team, painting enchanting portraits of the team hierarchy at work over many-course meals.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Kenny is going through her things and counts 26 black T-shirts.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The Bakersfield Police Department said two hostages had been safely released and that all remaining individuals were in good health as of Tuesday evening.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Excess protein may accelerate kidney function decline in individuals with conditions such as chronic kidney disease, Jaisinghani cautions.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Specimens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specimens. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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