a fact, thing etc used to represent a group of similar ones
instance, model
Cases of word usage
1) an example of the judgment that a person is not guilty (acquittal)
2) (an instance or example of) strong dislike (antipathy)
3) (an example of) natural or acquired ability (aptitude)
4) (especially of a person) a perfect example (of a certain character) (archetype)
5) (an example of) a dramatic performance by dancers to music (ballet)
6) an example of pool, careless work (botch)
7) a person, place etc regarded and spoken of as a notable example (of a (bad) quality) (byword)
8) (an example of) the power to please or give pleasure (charm)
9) to give or mention (something) as an example (especially by quoting from a book to support an argument etc) (cite)
10) (especially) a statement of an example of a brave or courageous act (citation)