instance, case, illustration, example, sample, specimen mean something that exhibits distinguishing characteristics in its category. instance applies to any individual person, act, or …

'She', 'it', and 'who' are all examples of pronouns. An early example of privatization was the enclosure of public land for private use by wealthy landlords. He's a classic example of a kid …

He set a good/bad example for the rest of us. She gave/offered several examples to show that the program is effective. We've chosen three examples of contemporary architecture for closer …

Yellow alerts are issued during periods of hot or cold weather that are only likely to affect those who are particularly vulnerable, for example the elderly, or those with existing health conditions.

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An example is a typically representative part that demonstrates the character of the whole: "Of the despotism to which unrestrained military power leads we have plenty of examples from …

An example of something is a particular situation, object, or person that shows that what is being claimed is true. The doctors gave numerous examples of patients being expelled from the …

an instance, esp. of punishment, serving as a warning to others: Public executions were meant to be examples to the populace. a precedent; parallel case: an action without example.

To be illustrated or exemplified (by). Wear something simple; for example, a skirt and blouse.

This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. The progress the …