exemplary
Americanadjective
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worthy of imitation; commendable.
exemplary conduct.
- Synonyms:
- praiseworthy, noteworthy, laudable
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serving as a warning.
an exemplary penalty.
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serving as an illustration or specimen; illustrative; typical.
The sentences read are exemplary of the style of the essay as a whole.
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serving as a model or pattern.
The authoritative and exemplary text of the work is in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University.
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of, relating to, or composed of exempla, or examples or models.
the exemplary literature of the medieval period.
adjective
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fit for imitation; model
an exemplary performance
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serving as a warning; admonitory
an exemplary jail sentence
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representative; typical
an action exemplary of his conduct
Other Word Forms
- exemplarily adverb
- exemplariness noun
- exemplarity noun
- nonexemplary adjective
- unexemplary adjective
Etymology
Origin of exemplary
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
Example Sentences
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She added: "The Met recruits hundreds of officers and staff every year, the overwhelming majority of exemplary character who are dedicated to protecting the public."
From BBC
He was exemplary on the doubles - double 20, in particular - as well, with a checkout percentage of 58.8% to ensure there was no way back for Searle.
From BBC
In a statement posted on Instagram, Revolver said the incident had been "promptly and effectively managed" by fire crews and praised staff for their "calm and exemplary handling of the situation".
From BBC
The monarch, 57, called for "dialogue" and "exemplary conduct in the performance of all public authorities".
From Barron's
So, I wanted to start the film off with a quote from him that was exemplary of that.
From Los Angeles Times
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