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exemplary
[ ig-zem-pluh-ree, eg-zuhm-pler-ee ]
adjective
- worthy of imitation; commendable:
exemplary conduct.
Synonyms: praiseworthy, noteworthy, laudable
- serving as a warning:
an exemplary penalty.
- serving as an illustration or specimen; illustrative; typical:
The sentences read are exemplary of the style of the essay as a whole.
- serving as a model or pattern:
The authoritative and exemplary text of the work is in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University.
- of, relating to, or composed of exempla, or examples or models:
the exemplary literature of the medieval period.
exemplary
/ ɪɡˈzɛmplərɪ /
adjective
- fit for imitation; model
an exemplary performance
- serving as a warning; admonitory
an exemplary jail sentence
- representative; typical
an action exemplary of his conduct
Derived Forms
- exˈemplarily, adverb
- exˈemplariness, noun
Other Words From
- ex·empla·ri·ly adverb
- ex·empla·ri·ness ex·em·plar·i·ty [eg-z, uh, m-, plar, -i-tee], noun
- nonex·empla·ry adjective
- unex·empla·ry adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of exemplary1
Example Sentences
“The way he decided to forgo making a lot of money after his presidency — he was just an exemplary public servant,” Moffett said.
"Historic and exemplary!" he wrote on X. "Congratulations to Gukesh D on his remarkable accomplishment. This is the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and unwavering determination."
Now this exemplary democracy faces its most significant challenge in decades.
“The exemplary conservator is one with a sense of fiduciary responsibility for the long-term health of the artwork,” he added.
"Jagged Little Pill" is exemplary of the psychological landscaping Berlant is interested in as a cultural expression operating at the intersection of emotion, gender and power in public life.
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