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exemplary

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

adjective

  1. worthy of imitation; commendable.

    exemplary conduct.

  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

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Other Word Forms

  • exemplarily adverb
  • exemplariness noun
  • exemplarity noun
  • nonexemplary adjective
  • unexemplary 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 for def. 1; late Middle English (noun), from Latin exemplāris, from exempl(um) exemplum + -āris -ary
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Example Sentences

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Retired Judge Victoria Gerrard Chaney spoke of Lira’s “exemplary character” and his reputation among judges for being “brilliant, always prepared and respectful.”

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"He's been good on trade and built a strong relationship with the White House. He's been exemplary."

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I believe Ms Rayner has acted with integrity and with a dedicated and exemplary commitment to public service.

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These hubs are made up of 90 exemplary schools which will offer support to improve struggling schools through training sessions, events and open days.

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Awarded to civilians, for acts of exemplary bravery.

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