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as in men
a member of the human race
he's a particularly handsome specimen
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as in examples
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
chose one frog as a good specimen of the breed
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Recent Examples of specimens
The automobile, mortar-and-pestle sign and other artifacts and specimens are considered collection items, which the museum will continue to care for.
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Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The lab should be locked down with guards everywhere and the specimens in secure containers.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Arthur confronts Dame Sylvia about his worries about having Wendy communicate directly with the aliens and the rest of The Lost Boys being in close proximity to the unknown specimens.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The vehicle is capable of locating and observing targets on the seabed, while also collecting samples such as biological specimens and sediments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
About 50 of its specimens are thought to be of Native American people.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Sáez said that the Guardamar City Council has implemented a preventive measure to detect possible specimens swept away by ocean currents.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Eventually, the team took another look at the Pando frog specimens, analyzing their DNA and comparing them to other species.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
In a league of athletic specimens, Stewart stands out.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The lab should be locked down with guards everywhere and the specimens in secure containers.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Arthur confronts Dame Sylvia about his worries about having Wendy communicate directly with the aliens and the rest of The Lost Boys being in close proximity to the unknown specimens.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The vehicle is capable of locating and observing targets on the seabed, while also collecting samples such as biological specimens and sediments.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
About 50 of its specimens are thought to be of Native American people.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Sáez said that the Guardamar City Council has implemented a preventive measure to detect possible specimens swept away by ocean currents.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Eventually, the team took another look at the Pando frog specimens, analyzing their DNA and comparing them to other species.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
In a league of athletic specimens, Stewart stands out.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specimens
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For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two South Florida men are behind bars on human smuggling charges after a group of migrants arrived in the Florida Keys earlier this week.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit cites examples of passengers who were charged or denied service.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The exact citation reportedly appears in a University of Victoria style guide, a document that teaches students how to format references using fictional examples.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Why not dogs or children or creatures from another planet?—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The fossils prove that small, fragile creatures existed in the Mesozoic era.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Marshburn described how thousands of miniature organ samples could be tested in orbit to evaluate new drugs.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This budding technique involves comparing DNA samples to those accessible on public genetic databases which law enforcement is permitted to access.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Phillies have discovered a productive unit by cutting their most expensive outfielder’s playing time and rallying around three guys who are probably still platoon players but are making the most of every chance.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some other guys asked him to get hats for them too.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The vigil was hosted at the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, at 1212 Royal Parkway in Euless, on Monday night to honor the lives lost during an anti-corruption protest in Nepal.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest problems with the royal family is that there are too many people involved in their day-to-day lives.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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China, by comparison, boasts an active military of 2,000,000 individuals, as well as air and naval technology several levels above the island territory’s current capabilities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Democrats have responded by condemning Kirk's assassination and all political violence, which has become increasingly common against members of both parties and individuals of all stripes.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Specimens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specimens. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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