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
  • These 17 deals were accomplished at a pivotal moment for NBCUniversal, spanning the intersection of streaming and linear cable and the creation of new packaging paradigms.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The dominant paradigm driving US policy on China and AI is the assumption of future conflict, and this comes with the still fuzzy notion that AI will be decisive in both economic and military domains.
    Will Knight, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of paradigm
Noun
  • Records show this instance in 2016 of violence in the mental health hospital was at least the third time staff there reported abuse at the hands of Perkins.
    Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
  • In reality, the deal seems doomed from the beginning, but in this instance, one less global superstar making his way to North America is good news.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of instance
Noun
  • While baby boomers' divorce rate, for example, has roughly doubled from 5 to 10 divorces per 1,000 since the 1990s, according to a Pew Research report, millennials' divorce rate dropped by approximately 30 percent since 1990—from 33 to 23 per 1,000 people.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Last week, for example, the Laken Riley Act cleared the House in a 264-159 vote, with 48 Democrats joining all Republicans in backing the legislation.
    Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of example
Noun
  • Civilian air traffic control infrastructure is designed for crewed aircraft that have larger radar cross sections and operate at higher altitudes than drones.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • At tax consulting firm Ryan, No. 13 on the large company list, senior leaders hold regular listening sessions with a cross section of 12 to 15 employees to get feedback and then take action on common themes uncovered. 2.
    Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of cross section
Noun
  • Serious shellers know to get to the beach early for prime specimens like sand dollars, whelks, and scallops.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • But re-sequencing genomes from older specimens that lived before the shipwreck has confirmed that the insects living on Ball’s Pyramid survived extinction on Lord Howe Island, according to an October 2017 study published in Current Biology.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of specimen
Noun
  • Of 1,768 urine samples tested, nearly all (95 percent) had levels under 4.54 micrograms.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The samples were seized with the assistance of Thai authorities and subsequently transferred to the custody of U.S. law enforcement.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of sample
Noun
  • Photo : Edmiston Yachts ‘H3,’ 345 feet, Oceanco The most expensive yacht for sale in 2025 is a new take on an old classic.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Bieber did, however, play his first gig in more than a year last February, when performed a short, surprise set of classics and recent hits at Drake’s Toronto club History during NHL All-Star weekend.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of classic
Noun
  • While a prototype shell for the GameStation Go was briefly shown at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show a year ago, this year's CES is the official announcement party for a playable version of the GameStation Go.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Develop prototypes or small-scale versions of disruptive products to validate market potential before scaling.
    Ioana Dragomir, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of prototype
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