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Synonyms for example

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ig-zam-puh l, -zahm-
Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˈzæm pəl, -ˈzɑm-

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Définition of example

Origin :
  • late 14c., partial re-Latinization of earlier essample, asaumple (mid-13c.), from Old French essemple "sample, model, example, precedent, cautionary tale," from Latin exemplum "a sample," literally "that which is taken out," from eximere "take out, remove" (see exempt (adj.)). Oldest English senses are of "behavior" and "punishment."
  • noun instance, model
Example sentences :
  • Politics, for example, would be less entertaining without it.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Man followed their example and searched until he found an empty grotto.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • That one example, moreover, has been a success as unqualified as undeniable.
  • Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams
  • How little has been the effect of this example on the conduct of the enemy!
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Following the example of his predecessor, in 1868, Mr. Gladstone resigned.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Now we must choose if the example of our fathers and mothers will inspire us or condemn us.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Every eye, in short, is upon you with the expectation of an example.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • His wife followed his example, composing this poem as she died.
  • Extract from : « The Garden of Bright Waters » by Various
  • Was not the deed perpetrated as an example and warning for himself?
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part IV] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • He was a student working his way to an education, and his example was a help to me.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
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