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100 Best Synonyms for “Example”

August 29, 2026

100 Best Synonyms for

No. Item Definition
1. actualization A making real in a case.
2. analogue A comparable example or counterpart.
3. analogy A comparison that explains something.
4. anecdote A short illustrative story.
5. approach A method used as a model.
6. archetype A very typical original model.
7. assignment A task given for practice.
8. benchmark A standard for comparison.
9. borderline case A case near a limit.
10. breed A type or kind.
11. case A particular occurrence or situation.
12. citation A quoted supporting example.
13. class A category or kind.
14. classic case A well-known typical instance.
15. comparison A case used to show similarity.
16. copy A reproduction or duplicate.
17. counterpart A matching or comparable case.
18. cross-section A representative sample of a group.
19. data point A single measured instance.
20. datum A single piece of evidence.
21. demonstration A showing of how something works.
22. demonstrator Something that shows an idea clearly.
23. drill A practice exercise.
24. dummy A sample object used for display.
25. duplicate An exact copy.
26. edge case An unusual boundary instance.
27. embodiment A concrete expression of an idea.
28. episode A distinct event or incident.
29. event A happening or occurrence.
30. evidence Information showing something is true.
31. excerpt A selected passage used as evidence.
32. exemplar An ideal or typical instance.
33. exemplification An instance that illustrates something.
34. experiment A test used to demonstrate.
35. extract A selected part of a text.
36. facsimile An exact copy or reproduction.
37. form A type or visible instance.
38. genre A type or category.
39. happening An event or occurrence.
40. ideal A perfect model to follow.
41. illustration Something that makes an idea clear.
42. illustrative case A case that explains something.
43. incident A particular event or occurrence.
44. instance A specific case or occurrence.
45. instantiation A concrete instance of something.
46. item A single listed instance.
47. kind A type or category.
48. leading case An important precedent or example.
49. manifestation A visible sign or instance.
50. manner A way something is done.
51. mention A brief cited instance.
52. method A way of doing something.
53. mock-up A model for demonstration.
54. mode A way or form.
55. model Something to copy or follow.
56. observation A recorded instance or finding.
57. occasion A particular time or instance.
58. occurrence Something that happens.
59. paradigm A typical model or pattern.
60. parallel A similar case or situation.
61. particular A specific detail or instance.
62. passage A section quoted or discussed.
63. pattern A model for imitation.
64. pilot A trial model or version.
65. precedent An earlier guiding case.
66. prime case An especially clear instance.
67. prototype An original model or pattern.
68. quotation A quoted passage used as support.
69. quote Words repeated from a source.
70. random sample A sample chosen by chance.
71. realization A concrete form of an idea.
72. reference A mentioned source or illustration.
73. replica A copy used as a model.
74. representation Something standing for something else.
75. representative A typical member or sample.
76. sample A representative part or specimen.
77. sampling A selected representative portion.
78. scenario A possible illustrative situation.
79. selection A chosen sample or item.
80. showing An act of presenting or demonstrating.
81. situation A particular set of circumstances.
82. special case A distinct or exceptional instance.
83. specimen A sample used for study.
84. story A narrative used to illustrate.
85. task A piece of work or exercise.
86. template A standard form to follow.
87. test case A case used for testing.
88. textbook case A perfectly typical instance.
89. time A particular occasion or instance.
90. trial A test instance or attempt.
91. type A representative kind or instance.
92. typical case A normal representative instance.
93. usage A customary language example.
94. use case A practical illustrative situation.
95. utterance A spoken language instance.
96. variant A differing form or instance.
97. variety A type or kind.
98. version A form of something.
99. way A method or form.
100. yardstick A standard used for comparison.

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