Antonyms for example
ɪgˈzæm pəl, -ˈzɑm-ex·am·ple

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1. example

   From its original sense of sample or specimen (Latin exemplum) example derives the seemingly contradictory meanings, on the one hand of a pattern or model, and on the other hand of a warning — a sample or specimen of what is to be followed, or of what is to be shunned. An example, however, may be more than a sample or specimen of any class; it may be the very archetype or prototype to which the whole class must conform, as when Christ is spoken of as being an example or leaving an example for his disciples. Example comes nearer to the possible freedom of the model than to the necessary exactness of the pattern; often we can not, in a given case, exactly imitate the best example, but only adapt its teachings to altered circumstances. In its application to a person or thing, exemplar can scarcely be distinguished from example; but example is most frequently used for an act, or course of action, for which exemplar is not used; as, one sets a good (or a bad) example. An exemplification is an illustrative working out in action of a principle or law, without any reference to its being copied or repeated; an example guides, an exemplification illustrates or explains. Ensample is the same as example, but is practically obsolete outside of Scriptural or theological language. Compare MODEL; SAMPLE.

   Synonyms:
   archetype, ensample, exemplar, exemplification, ideal, model, pattern, precedent, prototype, sample, specimen, standard, type, warning

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.7 / 3 votes

1. example

   Antonyms:
   stock material, substantial, law, rule, character, principle, system, quality, case

   Synonyms:
   sample, specimen, pattern, model, copy, illustration, in, stance, issue, development

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1. • Lesson
   • Representation

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1. example, illustration, instance, representativenoun

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

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

   Synonyms:
   representative, congressman, object lesson, good example, instance, lesson, exemplar, case, voice, congresswoman, illustration, deterrent example, model, exemplification, interpreter, spokesperson, exercise

2. model, examplenoun

   a representative form or pattern

   "I profited from his example"

   Synonyms:
   role model, mannequin, theoretical account, fashion model, exercise, modeling, instance, lesson, manikin, exemplar, case, representative, illustration, poser, deterrent example, modelling, mannikin, model, good example, object lesson, framework, manakin, simulation

3. exemplar, example, model, good examplenoun

   something to be imitated

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

   Synonyms:
   representative, mannequin, illustration, simulation, modelling, instance, lesson, modeling, manikin, exemplar, fashion model, case, mannikin, role model, theoretical account, poser, deterrent example, model, good example, object lesson, framework, manakin, exercise

4. example, deterrent example, lesson, object lessonnoun

   punishment intended as a warning to others

   "they decided to make an example of him"

   Synonyms:
   good example, object lesson, deterrent example, lesson, case, illustration, exemplar, representative, model, exercise, instance, moral

5. case, instance, examplenoun

   an occurrence of something

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

   Synonyms:
   deterrent example, type, font, instance, object lesson, pillow slip, case, eccentric, pillowcase, guinea pig, lesson, fount, casing, exemplar, character, event, subject, cause, good example, causa, representative, slip, compositor's case, caseful, grammatical case, face, showcase, illustration, exercise, vitrine, display case, sheath, typeface, typesetter's case, model, lawsuit, suit, shell

6. exercise, examplenoun

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

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

   Synonyms:
   representative, physical exercise, usage, use, practice, deterrent example, instance, lesson, drill, practice session, utilisation, case, utilization, employment, illustration, exemplar, exercising, model, good example, object lesson, recitation, workout, physical exertion, exercise

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1. examplenoun

   Synonyms:
   sample, specimen, exemplification, model, pattern, prototype, copy, archetype, exemplar, precedent instance, illustration, case

   Associated words:
   exemplify, exemplification, exemplary, praxis

How to use example in a sentence?

1. Elbert Hubbard:

   So long as governments set the example of killing their enemies, private citizens will occasionally kill theirs.

2. Michel Kafando:

   If ever there was a transition to be held up as an example, it is indeed ours.

3. Lance Thomas:

   For example, in the South, where I’m based, French antiques are most coveted because of their historically French heritage.

4. Paul Rosenzweig:

   Costa Rica is a perfectly good example because it’s the first, nobody has seen a government under assault before.

5. Dick Durbin:

   For many of senators, yesterday was an opportunity to showcase talking points for the November election, for example, all Democrats are soft on crime. Therefore, this nominee must be soft on crime. Well, you've made a mess of their stereotype. The endorsement of the Fraternal Order Police, the International Association of Chiefs of Police just doesn't fit with their stereotype of a Harvard grad black woman who is aspiring to the highest court in the land.

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