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something or someone serving as a basis for imitation
The thesis paper provides a new paradigm for educational practices.
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But after the players union inked a paradigm-shifting collective bargaining agreement, Stevens had to balance her on-court desires with a more practical priority.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
This traces the origins of her house, from its first, paradigm-shifting garments to its present-day incarnation under current creative director, Daniel Roseberry.
—Jane Levere, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
According to Benioff, the new paradigm is how AI and software can work together to help companies, pointing to Slack as an example.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
But the injury has created a different paradigm in which many other parties will be waiting to see how the England international recovers.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
This traces the origins of her house, from its first, paradigm-shifting garments to its present-day incarnation under current creative director, Daniel Roseberry.
—Jane Levere, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
According to Benioff, the new paradigm is how AI and software can work together to help companies, pointing to Slack as an example.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
But the injury has created a different paradigm in which many other parties will be waiting to see how the England international recovers.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paradigm
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For example, a single high-quality crown or veneer at a private London clinic can cost £600 to £1,200 or more, whereas similar work in Turkey is often much lower.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now, a group of doctors is using the example of Hurricane Helene to urge federal lawmakers to help improve access to substance use medications in severe weather emergencies.—
Andrew Jones,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Paradigm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradigm. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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