A representation of things in a group or a concept
“A celebrated example of cubism is Picasso's masterpiece Guernica.”
Something or someone that serves as a pattern of behavior to be imitated
“McDonald's has become an example of how franchises should operate.”
Someone or something serving as a warning to others
“Cersei was made to endure the Walk of Atonement for her sins as an example to the rest of the population.”
A task performed to develop skill or understanding
“Work through the example at the end of the chapter as part of your homework.”
A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
A version or narrative of events or facts
A person or thing that has an uplifting influence on one's intellect, emotion or creativity
Something that has been learned through experience
A representative sample taken from a whole, typically used for analysis
A sample or specimen used for testing or analysis
An authority, master or critic on a subject or field
The process or manifestation of objectifying (something)
A piece, pattern, or sample, generally of cloth or a similar material
The action of making known one's thoughts or feelings
A single specimen of a particular book, record, or other publication or issue
An individual person
A splendid display or show
An excerpt from a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work
A small dish or morsel of food or drink taken before a meal or main course
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