as in sampling
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
she put together a sampler of works in the police procedural genre
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Recent Examples of sampler
Present on each album since 2005’s Feels, he has often been credited with samplers and electronics and has always avoided the spotlight; his habit of wearing a headlamp during concerts perfectly epitomizes his studious, workmanlike role in the band.
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Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
During the Eighties, Dunbar started incorporating electronic drums and samplers into his work.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Throughout history, great artists have leveraged technology, from the synthesizer to the sampler, to spark inspiration for what’s possible.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
But an entire hourlong sampler of happy news?
—Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
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Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
During the Eighties, Dunbar started incorporating electronic drums and samplers into his work.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Throughout history, great artists have leveraged technology, from the synthesizer to the sampler, to spark inspiration for what’s possible.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
But an entire hourlong sampler of happy news?
—Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sampler
Noun
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These seven paintings are just a small sampling of the city’s equally rich and varied cultural heritage.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Michael Wagner, who researches the role of social media in political campaigns at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, reviewed a sampling of Ponto's messages and posts.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Supreme Court should grant enough time to do that analysis — and everyone involved in this case had better pray that the Texas lab doesn’t determine that the Deerfield Beach lab mishandled the sample to the point where no results are obtainable.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Toxicology testing was carried out on the two victims, with blood samples showing traces of the potent poison ricin, according to lawyers for the doctors.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Sampler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sampler. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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