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sampler

noun

ˈsam-p(ə-)lər

Definition of sampler

as in sampling

a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole she put together a sampler of works in the police procedural genre

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Recent Examples of sampler Summaries of their sins and absurdities have now filled several books, but a sampler is instructive. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026 The free version is more of a sampler than a complete product, but the subscription is relatively affordable. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Brad Petering enthusiastically pressed away at his Roland sampler, with a green vape in hand and a Sublime shirt. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Tickets, which cover admission to the races and a track-side viewing area, also include drink samplers. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sampler

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The sampling and sound bites are just as impressive but function more in service of the songs than as foreground.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The process has already turned up new ingredients, including new non-calorie sweeteners and non-sodium umami enhancers, which the company launched for commercial sampling this year.

— Joe Mullich, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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But a few times in recent years, Hollins, a veterinarian, tricked Jonathan and slid a cotton swab into the giant tortoise's mouth to get a saliva sample.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Much of that comes down to, again, the randomness that's part of small sample sizes.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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