example
noun
one of a number of things, or a part of something, taken to show the character of the whole.
examples
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pluralof example.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof example (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
examplenounone of a number of things, or a part of something, taken to show the character of the whole.
Example Sentences
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The administration went on to detail letters sent to each outlet that provided examples of such reporting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
He provided two examples of municipal bonds rated AAA by S&P, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings, and here we will show the taxable-equivalent yields for five federal income-tax brackets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Recent examples of communities taking action to protect land include Daisybank, Lott Meadow and Southcourt Green, in Cheltenham, as well as Juniper Hill Field and Heavens Valley in Stroud.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
What remained unclear was whether these examples represented rare exceptions or pointed to a much broader rule.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
First, some examples of music that is not counterpoint.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
