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noun

  • A representative item or person that illustrates a quality or characteristic of a larger group or set.

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A growing trend of supermarkets selling a cheaper, less nutritious alternative to tinned mackerel is an example of "skimpflation", a consumer group has said.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Let me give you an example that supports what you’re saying, going back to the voting area.

From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026

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  • exhibit A
  • the poster child for

Possible Antonyms

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  • the one-off
  • the odd one out
  • the rule-breaker
  • a whole different thing

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