examples

noun

plural of example
as in samples
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft

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Recent Examples of examples The first 20 examples, numbered 001–020/00R, were reserved for supporters of François-Paul Journe's Tourbillon Souverain souscription program, whose deposits helped finance the fledgling manufacture. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Enhertu and Padcev are examples of ADCs that have extended survival by 10 and 15 months in breast and bladder cancer, respectively. — Roderick Wong, Fortune, 25 July 2026 These examples are far from comprehensive; the range of application areas is expanding rapidly given the rate of advancement in AI capabilities over the last few years. — Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026 Football history is full of examples — Alisher Usmanov at Arsenal, John Textor at Crystal Palace, perhaps even Bhatia at Queens Park Rangers (more on that in a moment) — showing the frustrations of being a large minority owner without much power. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 24 July 2026 One of the earliest examples of sampling technology, its peculiar tone was initially conceived so that anybody could play, say, a flute, by using a tape recording of that flute remapped onto the notes of a keyboard. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026 Now, one of the finest examples is set to headline the RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction, taking place August 13 through 15. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 July 2026 Those are just two examples of Russian FPV (first-person view) drones attacking civilians rather than military assets – a phenomenon that’s also playing out in the frontline cities of Kherson and Kramatorsk. — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Existing image-to-CAD systems need vast numbers of examples linking 2D images to working CAD programs, but creating those datasets is expensive and labor-intensive. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
  1. samples
  2. instances
  3. illustrations
  4. specimens
  5. cases
Noun
  • The team investigated rock samples from half a million years of eruptions to look into Etna's origins.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
  • And in Yakima, Washington, cleanup was delayed over 13 years even though more than 1,350 water samples taken from the Hyatts’ neighbors around the Army’s Yakima Training Center have tested higher than the EPA limit.
    — Austin Fast, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of samples
Noun
  • One complicating factor is those instances where players moved clubs during the tournament.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • In both instances, Foreign Tongues by the Rolling Stones beats MCR to the throne.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of instances
Noun
  • The book visualizes these geometries through hundreds of scale drawings and illustrations, backed up by thorough research and real-world examples of how transport networks fit into urban design.
    — Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • This bubbly look pairs a holographic mother-of-pearl-inspired base with graphic illustrations of sea life, including jellyfish, turtles, and cheeky fishtail (or mermaid tail) at the tips.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • By testing multiple specimens in parallel, the platform reduced overall testing time by more than 60 percent.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
  • Yet several scientists told KFF Health News that the specimens most likely were indeed for use in developing mpox diagnostic tests.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of specimens
Noun
  • Two decomposed bodies have been found within five days at a park in western North Carolina, and both cases are classified as murders, according to investigators.
    — Mark Price July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • Currently, there are 1,792 active cases, according to official figures.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of cases

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