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Synonyms for example
ɪgˈzæm pəl, -ˈzɑm-ex·am·ple
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
example
From its original sense of sample or specimen (Latin exemplum) example derives the seemingly contradictory meanings, on the one hand of a pattern or model, and on the other hand of a warning — a sample or specimen of what is to be followed, or of what is to be shunned. An example, however, may be more than a sample or specimen of any class; it may be the very archetype or prototype to which the whole class must conform, as when Christ is spoken of as being an example or leaving an example for his disciples. Example comes nearer to the possible freedom of the model than to the necessary exactness of the pattern; often we can not, in a given case, exactly imitate the best example, but only adapt its teachings to altered circumstances. In its application to a person or thing, exemplar can scarcely be distinguished from example; but example is most frequently used for an act, or course of action, for which exemplar is not used; as, one sets a good (or a bad) example. An exemplification is an illustrative working out in action of a principle or law, without any reference to its being copied or repeated; an example guides, an exemplification illustrates or explains. Ensample is the same as example, but is practically obsolete outside of Scriptural or theological language. Compare MODEL; SAMPLE.
Synonyms:
archetype, ensample, exemplar, exemplification, ideal, model, pattern, precedent, prototype, sample, specimen, standard, type, warning
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
example
Synonyms:
sample, specimen, pattern, model, copy, illustration, in, stance, issue, developmentAntonyms:
stock material, substantial, law, rule, character, principle, system, quality, case
Princeton's WordNet
example, illustration, instance, representativenoun
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
"this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"
Synonyms:
representative, congressman, object lesson, good example, instance, lesson, exemplar, case, voice, congresswoman, illustration, deterrent example, model, exemplification, interpreter, spokesperson, exercisemodel, examplenoun
a representative form or pattern
"I profited from his example"
Synonyms:
role model, mannequin, theoretical account, fashion model, exercise, modeling, instance, lesson, manikin, exemplar, case, representative, illustration, poser, deterrent example, modelling, mannikin, model, good example, object lesson, framework, manakin, simulationexemplar, example, model, good examplenoun
something to be imitated
"an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"
Synonyms:
representative, mannequin, illustration, simulation, modelling, instance, lesson, modeling, manikin, exemplar, fashion model, case, mannikin, role model, theoretical account, poser, deterrent example, model, good example, object lesson, framework, manakin, exerciseexample, deterrent example, lesson, object lessonnoun
punishment intended as a warning to others
"they decided to make an example of him"
Synonyms:
good example, object lesson, deterrent example, lesson, case, illustration, exemplar, representative, model, exercise, instance, moralcase, instance, examplenoun
an occurrence of something
"it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"
Synonyms:
deterrent example, type, font, instance, object lesson, pillow slip, case, eccentric, pillowcase, guinea pig, lesson, fount, casing, exemplar, character, event, subject, cause, good example, causa, representative, slip, compositor's case, caseful, grammatical case, face, showcase, illustration, exercise, vitrine, display case, sheath, typeface, typesetter's case, model, lawsuit, suit, shellexercise, examplenoun
a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
"you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook"
Synonyms:
representative, physical exercise, usage, use, practice, deterrent example, instance, lesson, drill, practice session, utilisation, case, utilization, employment, illustration, exemplar, exercising, model, good example, object lesson, recitation, workout, physical exertion, exercise
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Editors Contribution
precedent
model; an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
morphosis
gives you clue
Submitted by rinat on September 10, 2019
Dictionary of English Synonymes
examplenoun
examplenoun
Synonyms:
precedentexamplenoun
Synonyms:
instance, illustration, exemplification, case in point
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
examplenoun
Synonyms:
sample, specimen, exemplification, model, pattern, prototype, copy, archetype, exemplar, precedent instance, illustration, caseAssociated words:
exemplify, exemplification, exemplary, praxis
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Words popularity by usage frequency
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#6 | in | |
#61 | use | |
#144 | such | |
#223 | development | |
#235 | type | |
#259 | subject | |
#287 | case | |
#476 | model | |
#530 | standard | |
#583 | example | |
#604 | issue | |
#624 | event | |
#956 | practice | |
#973 | face | |
#1016 | copy | |
#1024 | employment | |
#1165 | sample | |
#1223 | cause | |
#1252 | voice | |
#1398 | warning | |
#1586 | character | |
#2042 | exercise | |
#2178 | examples | |
#2357 | pattern | |
#2457 | framework | |
#2618 | font | |
#2670 | representative | |
#2965 | instance | |
#2979 | ideal | |
#3031 | usage | |
#3616 | shell | |
#3709 | suit | |
#3952 | lesson | |
#4317 | simulation | |
#4461 | modeling | |
#4904 | moral | |
#5110 | slip | |
#6778 | showcase | |
#7001 | illustration | |
#7143 | drill | |
#8408 | modelling | |
#8565 | lawsuit | |
#8609 | utilization | |
#9140 | prototype | |
#9471 | workout | |
#11827 | interpreter | |
#12453 | specimen | |
#13169 | stance | |
#14884 | congressman | |
#15308 | exercising | |
#16696 | precedent | |
#19628 | spokesperson | |
#19833 | utilisation | |
#20282 | casing | |
#21946 | poser | |
#22085 | eccentric | |
#23067 | sheath | |
#35573 | recitation | |
#38111 | typeface | |
#42983 | archetype | |
#45093 | mannequin | |
#46391 | exemplar | |
#50706 | congresswoman | |
#51849 | pillowcase | |
#52755 | exemple | |
#59052 | causa | |
#70438 | ejemplo | |
#79070 | beispiel | |
#83585 | fount | |
#105743 | manikin | |
#143966 | exemplification | |
#153211 | manakin | |
#166926 | vitrine | |
#304788 | mannikin |
How to use example in a sentence?
If Im not a good example of a woman in power, I dont know who is. Im out there just promoting mankind, but I am most definitely going to get behind those gals.
We will see more advanced sleep monitors that will help us track sleep patterns and technologies that help us achieve improved sleep, such as, for example, mattresses with embedded sensors, beauty Tech.
There wasn't any consideration. If there'd only been one example of 'you're being asked to move, could you please possibly cooperate?’ instead, it was pretty much 'we're having the Olympics, you need to get out.’.
It is possible that when there is a younger sibling in the family, a child might become more active – for example running around more with their toddler sibling, maybe families are more likely to take the kids to the park when there is a younger sibling, or maybe the child is less likely to be sedentary, watching TV, when there is a younger sibling to engage them in more active pretend play.
Obsessives, those who can not imagine doing anything else with their lives, always find their work more fulfilling than those who find themselves in a profession because it was expected of them or because they did not have a calling that tugged at their emotions, for people like Sir Alex Ferguson, who are obsessed by a pursuit, there is no separation between life and work … It is much easier to endure all the setbacks, reversals and frustrations of management when you deeply enjoy your work. Related : Seth Godin on the Practical Way to Pursue Your Passion( It Does Exist) Obsession is key to overcoming the inevitable setbacks and frustration that come with entrepreneurship. Passion is necessary, but it’s not enough. For example, I once interviewed Chris Gardner, Chris Gardner who Will Smith played in the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. Chris Gardner was homeless, living with Chris Gardner young son in the bathroom of a train station while pursuing a career as a stock broker. Chris Gardner passed the exam to become a broker, launched Chris Gardner career and became a multi-millionaire. When I asked Chris Gardner for the secret to success, Chris Gardner said.
Translations for example
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- مثل, أمثولةArabic
- миҫал, өлгөBashkir
- прыклад, узо́рBelarusian
- модел, образец, примерBulgarian
- exempleCatalan, Valencian
- příkladCzech
- enghraifftWelsh
- eksempelDanish
- Vorbild, Exempel, BeispielGerman
- παράδειγμαGreek
- ekzemploEsperanto
- ejemplo, ejemplarSpanish
- adibide, ereduBasque
- مثالPersian
- harjoitustehtävä, [[varoittava]] [[esimerkki]], esikuva, esimerkkiFinnish
- exempleFrench
- samplaIrish
- exemploGalician
- דֻּגְמָהHebrew
- नमूना, मिसाल, उदाहरणHindi
- egzanpHaitian Creole
- példa, precedens, példányHungarian
- օրինակArmenian
- exemploInterlingua
- misalIndonesian
- dæmiIcelandic
- esempioItalian
- 例え, 例, 例題Japanese
- მაგალითიGeorgian
- 예, 보기, 例Korean
- نمونهKurdish
- exemplum, exemplarLatin
- pavyzdysLithuanian
- piemērs, paraugsLatvian
- примерMacedonian
- contoh, misalMalay
- နမူနာBurmese
- voorbeeldDutch
- døme, eksempelNorwegian
- exempleOccitan
- przykładPolish
- exemploPortuguese
- exempluRomanian
- приме́р, примерRussian
- primjer, пример, primer, примјерSerbo-Croatian
- príkladSlovak
- primer, zgled, primerekSlovene
- shembullAlbanian
- exempel, övningsexempel, föredöme, illustrativt exempelSwedish
- mfano, mifanoSwahili
- எடுத்துக்காட்டுTamil
- örnek, ibretTurkish
- ürnäk, mísalTatar
- при́кладUkrainian
- مثالUrdu
- ví dụVietnamese
- 例Chinese
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