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EXAMPLE Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word example. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word example. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EXAMPLE

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instance
nounn
noun

• an occurrence of something

• an item of information that is typical of a class or group

verb

• clarify by giving an example of

case
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an occurrence of something

• a special set of circumstances

• a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

• the actual state of things

• a portable container for carrying several objects

• a person requiring professional services

• a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation

• a problem requiring investigation

• a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument

• the quantity contained in a case

• nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence

• a specific state of mind that is temporary

• a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

• a specific size and style of type within a type family

• an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part

• the housing or outer covering of something

• the enclosing frame around a door or window opening

• (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers

• bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

• a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home

verb

• look over, usually with the intention to rob

• enclose in, or as if in, a case

illustration
nounn
noun

• artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

• showing by example

• an item of information that is typical of a class or group

• a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used to make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand

demonstration
nounn
noun

• a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

• a show of military force or preparedness

• a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)

• proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion

• a visual presentation showing how something works

exhibit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

• something shown to the public

verb

• show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

• to show, make visible or apparent

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• walk ostentatiously

indication
nounn
noun

• something that serves to indicate or suggest

• the act of indicating or pointing out by name

• (medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure

• something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary

• a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument

representation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

• a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

• the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf

• the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

• a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency

• a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract

• a performance of a play

• a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting

• the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

• an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

sample
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

• items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population

• all or part of a natural object that is collected and preserved as an example of its class

verb

• take a sample of

specimen
nounn
noun

• an example regarded as typical of its class

• a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes

model
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

• a type of product

• a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor

• representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

• something to be imitated

• someone worthy of imitation

• a representative form or pattern

• a woman who wears clothes to display fashions

• the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

adjective satellite

• worthy of imitation

verb

• plan or create according to a model or models

• form in clay, wax, etc

• assume a posture as for artistic purposes

• display (clothes) as a mannequin

• create a representation or simulation of

• construct a model in the likeness of

exemplar
nounn
noun

• something to be imitated

exercise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

• the act of using

• systematic training by multiple repetitions

• a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding

• (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches

• an action, often used negatively and without consequences

verb

• put to use

• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

• give a workout to

• do physical exercise

• learn by repetition

lesson
nounn
noun

• a unit of instruction

• punishment intended as a warning to others

• the significance of a story or event

• a task assigned for individual study

representative
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• standing for something else

noun

• a person who represents others

• an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose

• a member of the United States House of Representatives

• an item of information that is typical of a class or group

adjective satellite

• serving to represent or typify

• being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives

deterrent example
nounn
noun

• punishment intended as a warning to others

good example
nounn
noun

• something to be imitated

object lesson
nounn
noun

• punishment intended as a warning to others

Best Hypernyms For EXAMPLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for example, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
admonition case demonstration exemplar happening ideal illustration information instance lesson model monition occurrence occurrent representation sample warning
Phrases (4)
internal representationmental representationnatural eventword of advice

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