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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
Commonly grown as multi-trunked specimens, the exfoliating bark takes center stage in winter with peeling layers of cinnamon-brown.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Collectors have become increasingly fanatical about pristine fresh-to-market or new old-stock watches, but Biebuyck says the reality is that such specimens are incredibly rare.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Friends, and scalpels, were enlisted to cut out maple, oak, and other specimens from sponges.
—Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Demand was so high, the millinery industry was even pricing out American ornithologists from buying specimens for scientific research.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Researchers used high-resolution CT scans and 3D surface models to uncover exceptional anatomical details from these specimens.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2018, Pavulaan traveled to South Carolina and collected a series of butterflies, examining the specimens.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Researchers were also able to document the eggs of several new species, which will be helpful in identifying future specimens in the wild, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This process is painstaking, and the clay on many previous specimens has been inadvertently damaged or removed during preparation.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Collectors have become increasingly fanatical about pristine fresh-to-market or new old-stock watches, but Biebuyck says the reality is that such specimens are incredibly rare.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Friends, and scalpels, were enlisted to cut out maple, oak, and other specimens from sponges.
—Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Demand was so high, the millinery industry was even pricing out American ornithologists from buying specimens for scientific research.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Researchers used high-resolution CT scans and 3D surface models to uncover exceptional anatomical details from these specimens.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2018, Pavulaan traveled to South Carolina and collected a series of butterflies, examining the specimens.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Researchers were also able to document the eggs of several new species, which will be helpful in identifying future specimens in the wild, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
This process is painstaking, and the clay on many previous specimens has been inadvertently damaged or removed during preparation.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specimens
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Two men — identified as Paul Markoff, 38, of North Bend, and Erik Henne, 43, of Snoqualmie Pass —were killed in the avalanche.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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In fact, seven of the top 10 most-listened to podcasts—with collective audiences numbering in the tens of millions—are hosted by men.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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There are other examples of lawmakers leaving public office for lobbying roles, but keeping their accounts open and spending from them.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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These are just three examples of how the Canadiens used the teardown to not only acquire future assets, like any other teardown, but also used those future assets as trade capital to move the overall rebuild along at a quicker pace.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Hoosiers are the bad guys, the bullies come to take your pride and your lunch money, albeit politely.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been analyzing the entire genetic code of virus samples to determine if the outbreaks are related, a newer technique that has not traditionally been used to assess measles transmission.—
Reuters 20 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Division will continue to work with station owners to test fuel samples and identify impacted retailers.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But no creatures are as synonymous with the Everglades as the alligators and crocodiles.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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What differs from living creatures is how the gelatin can heal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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What happened next was the drive of Beck’s and the Hurricanes’ lives.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, Chuba Hubbard’s calf injury in the second quarter of the season opened things up for Dowdle to emerge.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Klaiber took those things and molded Lehman into an Olympian, at times pushing boundaries and pushing Lehman to the brink.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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And when unlawful acts are committed, hold individuals accountable.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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To date, more than 30 individuals have been prosecuted and convicted.—
Chase Jordan
January 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Specimens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specimens. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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