Words similar to canary

Example sentences for: canary

How can you use “canary” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

She is the colony's "canary in a coal mine": If the Chinese stifle her, it will be a sure sign that Hong Kong is in trouble.
We are invited to share his delight in Embraceable Zoo (for a store selling toys), Onan (Dorothy Parker's pet canary who spilled his seed), Robot Redford (a robot which once gave a commencement address), and many similar examples.
The first stone engravings found in the Canary Islands were discovered here in the 18th century, and the ten natural cave dwellings, with their magnificent rock engravings, were the home to the Benahoritas — the ancient settlers of Benahoare, the original aboriginal name for La Palma.
Formed from volcanic eruptions many millions of years ago, Madeira, like the Canary Islands, is an archipelago.
At the last count there were 152 beaches along the 340 km (210 miles) of coastline; 50 km (31 miles) of which are of yellow sand and 25 km (16 miles) of black sand and stone, giving it the best selection of beaches in the Canary Islands.