locus classicus

noun

Definition of locus classicusnext
as in paradigm

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  1. paradigm
  2. instance
  3. example
  4. cross section
  5. specimen
  6. sample
  7. classic
  8. prototype
Noun
  • This is a new paradigm, with autonomous AI agents able to drive everything from decision-making to customer service.
    Lora Kratchounova, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • But soon, the Paul brothers came to represent a new paradigm, in which distinctions between the online world and the offline world became more blurred.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of paradigm
Noun
  • In March, Jabbari sued the former Marvel actor for defamation, malicious prosecution, assault and battery, detailing more instances where Majors allegedly physically abused her during their nearly two-year relationship.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The Democrats argued in the letter that there is precedent for the FBI providing these sorts of documents to Congress, including instances when Republicans obtained these documents.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of instance
Noun
  • For example, a traditional leather bracelet from Italian luxury jewelry brand Marco Dal Maso is in the 1,100-euro range, and British bag brand Stow’s totes are priced at around 300 euros.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
  • For example, he is expected to ease some of the environmental regulations that have pressured the Detroit Three to make a fast push toward EV adoption.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of example
Noun
  • In 2022, though the West imposed sanctions against a much broader cross section of the Russian establishment, a similar dynamic played out.
    Alexander Baunov, Foreign Affairs, 3 May 2023
  • There are intergenerational rifts, former friends with unfinished business, a cross section of characters who feel misunderstood or overlooked by the people around them.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of cross section
Noun
  • The specimens could well represent a new species within the phorusrhacid group.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • But now, scientists can extract DNA from the specimens and determine their components.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
Definition of specimen
Noun
  • In general, the larger the sample size in such studies, the greater the chances are that the outcome will be statistically significant.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • So, for example, there’s a move to generate artificial data using artificial intelligence to increase our sample size.
    Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of sample
Noun
  • Pressman Film, the indie producer founded by the late Edward Pressman and behind classics from Wall Street to American Psycho, has broken new ground in film financing with the first slate listed on popular investment platform Republic.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The meal features a 16- to 18-pound roast turkey and eight sides including classics like homemade Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes with Giblet Gravy, and Sweet Potatoes topped with Marshmallows & Maple Syrup, For $30, an Apple or Pumpkin Pie can be added.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of classic
Noun
  • The company has developed several prototypes but requires further funding to continue development.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company is now in the process of building three new prototypes, which will be subjected to both air and ground testing over the next 18 months.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of prototype
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locus classicus

locution

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