Synonyms for example

Synonyms for (noun) example

Synonyms: example, exercise

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

Usage: you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook

Similar words: lesson

Definition: a task assigned for individual study

Usage: he did the lesson for today


Synonyms: representative, illustration, instance, example

Definition: an item of information that is typical of a class or group

Usage: this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome; there is an example on page 10

Similar words: information

Definition: knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction


Synonyms: model, example, exemplar, good example

Definition: something to be imitated

Usage: an exemplar of success; a model of clarity; he is the very model of a modern major general

Similar words: ideal

Definition: the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain


Synonyms: example, model

Definition: a representative form or pattern

Usage: I profited from his example

Similar words: representation, internal representation, mental representation

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


Synonyms: lesson, deterrent example, object lesson, example

Definition: punishment intended as a warning to others

Usage: they decided to make an example of him

Similar words: admonition, monition, word of advice, warning

Definition: cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

Usage: a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality; the warning was to beware of surprises; his final word of advice was not to play with matches


Synonyms: example, case, instance

Definition: an occurrence of something

Usage: it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday; but there is always the famous example of the Smiths

Similar words: natural event, occurrence, occurrent, happening

Definition: an event that happens


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