example

Definition

  • noun: a person or way of behaving that is seen as a model that should be followed
  • noun: one that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated
  • verb: to serve as an example of
  • synonyms: precedent, case, instance

Examples

  • Things are getting better. Last year, 'for example' [='for instance'], the company achieved record sales in Europe.

  • Although it was only his first offense, the judge decided to 'make an example of him' and sentence him to prison.

  • It was obvious that her memory was failing. 'For example', she would often forget where she put her car keys.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Blackgate Prison, where a thousand men have languished under the name of this man: Harvey Dent. Who has been held up to you as the shining example of justice! We're just gonna keep moving you till we can get you in front of a camera. You have been supplied with a false idol to stop you (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises