Example
noun
A thing that represents or demonstrates a typical case.
This is just an example, but imagine if you walked to work instead of taking the bus
Often appears as...
- set an example
- for example
noun
A way of punishing or treating someone in order to warn or deter others.
He made an example of the criminal to deter others from stealing
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- make an example of
- serve as an example
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Disapproving
noun
A problem or exercise used to illustrate a principle or method.
Can you solve this math example?
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- math example
- physics example
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Academic
noun
A person or way of behaving that is considered a model that one should copy.
She sets a good example for her younger siblings
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- positive example
- role model
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Approving
noun
A thing that represents or demonstrates a typical case.
This is just an example, but imagine if you walked to work instead of taking the bus
Often appears as...
- set an example
- for example
noun
A way of punishing or treating someone in order to warn or deter others.
He made an example of the criminal to deter others from stealing
Often appears as...
- make an example of
- serve as an example
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A problem or exercise used to illustrate a principle or method.
Can you solve this math example?
Often appears as...
- math example
- physics example
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A person or way of behaving that is considered a model that one should copy.
She sets a good example for her younger siblings
Often appears as...
- positive example
- role model
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Clarifying Scenarios
Use 'example' to simplify complex topics by presenting relatable scenarios.
To understand ecosystems, imagine a pond as an example with fish, plants, and insects.
Pro Tip 2/3Introducing Variations
Pair 'for example' with a comma when introducing specific cases or variations.
Many fruits are high in fiber, for example, apples and oranges.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Overuse
Don't overuse 'for example' in text, it can make the information seem unfocused.
Foods high in protein include fish and eggs; nuts are also good.
Pro Tip 1/3Clarifying Scenarios
Use 'example' to simplify complex topics by presenting relatable scenarios.
To understand ecosystems, imagine a pond as an example with fish, plants, and insects.
Pro Tip 2/3Introducing Variations
Pair 'for example' with a comma when introducing specific cases or variations.
Many fruits are high in fiber, for example, apples and oranges.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Overuse
Don't overuse 'for example' in text, it can make the information seem unfocused.
Foods high in protein include fish and eggs; nuts are also good.
Pro Tip 1/3Clarifying Scenarios
Use 'example' to simplify complex topics by presenting relatable scenarios.
To understand ecosystems, imagine a pond as an example with fish, plants, and insects.
Pro Tip 2/3Introducing Variations
Pair 'for example' with a comma when introducing specific cases or variations.
Many fruits are high in fiber, for example, apples and oranges.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Overuse
Don't overuse 'for example' in text, it can make the information seem unfocused.
Foods high in protein include fish and eggs; nuts are also good.
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Bill Gates: The next...
There was no one there to look at treatment approaches. No one to look at the diagnostics. No one to figure out what tools should be used. As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them.
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my life example set for me by my own mother that's where my love of the natural world came from I've never inherited a nickel that I inherited a love the natural world in a respect respect for when I get out of the
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The quantum world and...
thank you the universe is predictably unpredictable take for example the
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How sugar affects the...
in other words, to be addicted. Sugar also causes dopamine to be released, though not as violently as drugs. And sugar is rare among dopamine-inducing foods. Broccoli, for example, has no effect, which probably explains why it's so hard to get kids to eat their veggies.
Video examples
The language of lying —...
are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless. But it's still worthwhile to be aware of telltale clues, like minimal self-references, negative language, simple explanations and convoluted phrasing. It just might help you avoid an overvalued stock,
Video examples
Debunking the myths of...
may be examples of obsessive or compulsive tendencies that many of us exhibit from time to time. But the actual disorder is far more rare and can be quite debilitating. People affected have little or no control over their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors,
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Bill Gates: The next...
There was no one there to look at treatment approaches. No one to look at the diagnostics. No one to figure out what tools should be used. As an example, we could have taken the blood of survivors, processed it, and put that plasma back in people to protect them.
Video examples
What is depression? -...
For example, research shows that asking someone about suicidal thoughts actually reduces their suicide risk. Open conversations about mental illness help erode stigma and make it easier for people to ask for help. And the more patients seek treatment,
Video examples
The benefits of a...
most bilinguals around the world know and use their languages in varying proportions. And depending on their situation and how they acquired each language, they can be classified into three general types. For example, let's take Gabriella,
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Incredible Orangutan...
seeing her released will bring home how important the work of the center really he is so clever that he can communicate with rob using a new language system devised specially for orangutans let's start with an example from the vocabulary
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Why don't perpetual...
For example, if you could build a perpetual motion machine that included humans as part of its perfectly efficient system, it could sustain life indefinitely. There's just one problem. They don't work. Ideas for perpetual motion machines
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50 Years Ago, This Was a...
my life example set for me by my own mother that's where my love of the natural world came from I've never inherited a nickel that I inherited a love the natural world in a respect respect for when I get out of the
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
I cannot save the world; that's not what I'm trying to do. I guess I'm just trying to walk the walk and be an example to those that want it. Not everybody does, but if Mary J. Blige can come out of that same hole you were in, then you can do it, too - that's my goal: to do that without saying it, but actually live it.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
The devil is a peace stealer, and he works hard to set us up to get upset. But we can learn how to change our approach so we don't live upset all of the time. And Jesus gives us the best example to follow.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
It's not that I have compromised or anything, but it's always been important to me to take good care of myself and be a good example. I'm not much a role model in terms of hair care, though.
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Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
Like I've said many times before, I'm always more likely to remember goals for their importance rather than if they're beautiful or not. Goals scored in finals, for example.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
When you have children, there is no room for lies, no room for anything but the truth. Anything other than that is a bad example, I believe.
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Epictetus
Greek Philosopher
Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.
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Christy Turlington
American Model
Parents should be the most important examples for their children.
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Hayley Kiyoko
Japanese Actress
I think it's just important for people to lead by example.
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Huston Smith
American Theologian
The most powerful moral influence is example.
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Parvathy
Indian Actress
It is important to set an example.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
I cannot save the world; that's not what I'm trying to do. I guess I'm just trying to walk the walk and be an example to those that want it. Not everybody does, but if Mary J. Blige can come out of that same hole you were in, then you can do it, too - that's my goal: to do that without saying it, but actually live it.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
The devil is a peace stealer, and he works hard to set us up to get upset. But we can learn how to change our approach so we don't live upset all of the time. And Jesus gives us the best example to follow.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
It's not that I have compromised or anything, but it's always been important to me to take good care of myself and be a good example. I'm not much a role model in terms of hair care, though.
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Lionel Messi
Argentinian Footballer
Like I've said many times before, I'm always more likely to remember goals for their importance rather than if they're beautiful or not. Goals scored in finals, for example.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
When you have children, there is no room for lies, no room for anything but the truth. Anything other than that is a bad example, I believe.
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Epictetus
Greek Philosopher
Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.
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Christy Turlington
American Model
Parents should be the most important examples for their children.
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Hayley Kiyoko
Japanese Actress
I think it's just important for people to lead by example.
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Huston Smith
American Theologian
The most powerful moral influence is example.
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Parvathy
Indian Actress
It is important to set an example.
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