noun phrase · formal
a prime example
UK/ə praɪm ɪgˈzɑːmpəl/US/ə praɪm ɪgˈzæmpəl/a PRIME ex·AMP·le
a very typical or excellent example that clearly illustrates a point
Examples
“The city’s bike lanes are a prime example of successful urban planning.”
“Renewable energy projects are a prime example of long‑term investment paying off.”
“The pilot scheme is a prime example of how small changes can improve efficiency.”
Band 8 sentence
“The newly pedestrianised square is a prime example of how small urban redesigns can boost local business and community life.”
Collocations
- a prime example of
- serve as a prime example
Word family
Common mistakes
This case is a prime example for the problem.→This case is a prime example of the problem.
A good example is the program, it has many benefits.→A prime example is the program; it has many benefits.
Say it for a higher band
5a good example→6a clear example→7+a prime example
Synonyms
a clear example
Easily confused
a clear example
“A clear example of this trend is the rise in online shopping.”
serve as a prime example
“The new policy serves as a prime example of effective governance.”
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