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exemplary

[ ig-zem-pluh-ree, eg-zuhm-pler-ee ]

adjective

  1. worthy of imitation; commendable:

    exemplary conduct.

    Synonyms: praiseworthy, noteworthy, laudable

  2. serving as a warning:

    an exemplary penalty.

  3. serving as an illustration or specimen; illustrative; typical:

    The sentences read are exemplary of the style of the essay as a whole.

  4. serving as a model or pattern:

    The authoritative and exemplary text of the work is in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University.

  5. of, relating to, or composed of exempla, or examples or models:

    the exemplary literature of the medieval period.



exemplary

/ ɪɡˈzɛmplərɪ /

adjective

  1. fit for imitation; model

    an exemplary performance

  2. serving as a warning; admonitory

    an exemplary jail sentence

  3. representative; typical

    an action exemplary of his conduct

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • exˈemplarily, adverb
  • exˈemplariness, noun
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Other Words From

  • ex·empla·ri·ly adverb
  • ex·empla·ri·ness ex·em·plar·i·ty [eg-z, uh, m-, plar, -i-tee], noun
  • nonex·empla·ry adjective
  • unex·empla·ry adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exemplary1

First recorded in 1400–50, for the earlier sense “model, exemplar”; 1580–90 exemplary fordef 1; late Middle English (noun), from Latin exemplāris, from exempl(um) exemplum + -āris -ary
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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."

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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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