paradigm

noun

Definition of paradigmnext
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something or someone serving as a basis for imitation The thesis paper provides a new paradigm for educational practices.

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Recent Examples of paradigm Those are just buzzwords to soothe the alumni who aren’t plugged into the new paradigm. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Psychoanalysis had long been the dominant paradigm for treating mental illness, but now another possibility was arising. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026 Headlights have become brighter over the past two decades, largely because the automotive industry abandoned the old halogen paradigm in favor of LEDs, HID projectors, and increasingly sophisticated adaptive lighting systems. — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 But those rookie-league Red Sox broke the paradigm in this game. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for paradigm
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  • Wynn One example is the UAE's first casino resort, the Wynn Al Marjan Island, was originally due to open in the first quarter of 2027 but was recently delayed to September.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Take gingham as an example; everyone’s favorite picnic plaid.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
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