See Identity.
the state of Washington [as opposed to the city] Identity#001
The liberal state of Washington has not been receptive to Trump’s message. Identity#002
As a liberal state, Washington has not been receptive to Trump’s message. Identity#003
I like Bob as a colleague. [but not as a friend] Identity#004
What a gem of a restaurant! [exclamative idiom: both NPs are indefinite] Identity#005
the problem/task/hassle of raising money Identity#006
the age of eight Identity#007
They did a great job of cleaning my windows. Identity#008
the topic/issue/question of semantics Identity#009
the idea of raising money Identity#010
She appears as Ophelia in Hamlet. Identity#011
He is usually a bartender, but today he is working as a waiter. Identity#012