| Main Entry: | example |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | instance, model |
Synonyms: |
archetype, case, case history, case in point, citation, copy, excuse, exemplar, exemplification, for instance, ideal, illustration, kind of thing, lesson, object, original, paradigm, paragon, part, pattern, precedent, prototype, quotation, representation, sample, sampling, specimen, standard, stereotype, symbol |
| Main Entry: | illustration |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | demonstration, exemplification |
Synonyms: |
analogy, case, case history, case in point, clarification, elucidation, example, explanation, for instance, instance, interpretation, model, representative, sample, sampling, specimen |
| Main Entry: | instance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | case, situation |
Synonyms: |
case history, case in point, detail, example, exemplification, exponent, ground, illustration, item, occasion, occurrence, particular, precedent, proof, reason, representative, sample, sampling, specimen, time |
| Main Entry: | case in point |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | illustrative example |
Synonyms: |
case, instance, object lesson, precedent, relevant instance, typical case, typical example |
| Notes: | case in point is a relevant example or pertinent case that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time and it is a noun; in point of fact is actually an adverb meaning 'in reality or actuality; actually' or 'with regard to; in the matter of' |