exemplary

adjective

ex·em·pla·ry ig-ˈzem-plə-rē How to pronounce exemplary (audio)

: deserving imitation : commendable

his courage was exemplary

also : deserving imitation because of excellence

they serve exemplary pastries

G. V. Higgins

: serving as a pattern

: serving as an example, instance, or illustration

this story is exemplary of her style

: serving as a warning : monitory

given an exemplary punishment

exemplarily

ˌeg-ˌzem-ˈpler-ə-lē How to pronounce exemplary (audio)

adverb

exemplariness

ig-ˈzem-plə-rē-nəs How to pronounce exemplary (audio)

noun

exemplarity

ˌeg-ˌzem-ˈpler-ə-tē How to pronounce exemplary (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

Each cantina has its own style, but almost all of them share several key traits: uniformed waiters offering exemplary service, a trio of musicians strolling from table to table playing songs on request, lots of men playing dominoes, plenty of good tequila and cold beer, and tasty home-cooked botanas (snacks) served free with each round of drinks.

Chris Humphrey, National Geographic Traveler, September 2008 A few Hollywood couples stayed hitched—Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, 50 years and counting—but such exemplary marriages had less entertainment value than the connubial career of, say, Elizabeth Taylor, eight times wed and divorced, including two volatile turns with Richard Burton.

Richard Corliss, Time, 28 Jan. 2008 Among the most important factors that distinguished the best Civil War regiments from the mediocre ones were the quality and exemplary courage of their officers.

James M. McPherson, New York Review of Books, 6 Oct. 2005 as a hospital volunteer you have given exemplary service to your community armies have traditionally used public execution as an exemplary punishment for the crime of desertion

Recent Examples on the Web The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Atlanta Braves are partnering to spotlight youth baseball and softball coaches that have shown exemplary leadership within their communities.

Hunter Boyce, ajc, 16 Aug. 2022 The award recognizes outstanding athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field.

Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2022 The award, in its 37th year, recognizes outstanding athletic excellence as well as high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character both on and off the field.

Al.com Reports, al, 30 June 2022 The award outstanding athletic excellence along with high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character.

The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2022 But Callahan’s behavior hasn’t always been exemplary.

Shannon Dooling, ProPublica, 11 Aug. 2022 Their assistance from qualifying to working with custodians and depositories is exemplary.

Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 The trophy is given annually to a football player who combines academic success, performance on the field and exemplary leadership.

Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2021 Similarly, Deloitte University Press reports the global workforce seeking better work conditions, higher loyalty, better sustainability and more exemplary leadership.

Sesil Pir, Forbes, 30 May 2021 See More

单词	exemplary
释义	exemplary adjective ex·em·pla·ry ig-ˈzem-plə-rē 1 a : deserving imitation : commendable his courage was exemplary also : deserving imitation because of excellence they serve exemplary pastries G. V. Higgins b : serving as a pattern 2 : serving as an example, instance, or illustration this story is exemplary of her style 3 : serving as a warning : monitory given an exemplary punishment exemplarily ˌeg-ˌzem-ˈpler-ə-lē adverb exemplariness ig-ˈzem-plə-rē-nəs noun exemplarity ˌeg-ˌzem-ˈpler-ə-tē noun Did you know? An Exemplary Etymology Exemplary (and its close relatives example and exemplify) derives from the Latin noun exemplum ("example"). When exemplary describes something as "excellent," it almost always carries the further suggestion that the thing described is worthy of imitation. Synonyms archetypal archetypical classic definitive imitable model paradigmatic quintessential textbook See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Each cantina has its own style, but almost all of them share several key traits: uniformed waiters offering exemplary service, a trio of musicians strolling from table to table playing songs on request, lots of men playing dominoes, plenty of good tequila and cold beer, and tasty home-cooked botanas (snacks) served free with each round of drinks. Chris Humphrey, National Geographic Traveler, September 2008 A few Hollywood couples stayed hitched—Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, 50 years and counting—but such exemplary marriages had less entertainment value than the connubial career of, say, Elizabeth Taylor, eight times wed and divorced, including two volatile turns with Richard Burton. Richard Corliss, Time, 28 Jan. 2008 Among the most important factors that distinguished the best Civil War regiments from the mediocre ones were the quality and exemplary courage of their officers. James M. McPherson, New York Review of Books, 6 Oct. 2005 as a hospital volunteer you have given exemplary service to your community armies have traditionally used public execution as an exemplary punishment for the crime of desertion Recent Examples on the Web The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Atlanta Braves are partnering to spotlight youth baseball and softball coaches that have shown exemplary leadership within their communities. Hunter Boyce, ajc, 16 Aug. 2022 The award recognizes outstanding athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2022 The award, in its 37th year, recognizes outstanding athletic excellence as well as high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character both on and off the field. Al.com Reports, al, 30 June 2022 The award outstanding athletic excellence along with high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character. The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2022 But Callahan’s behavior hasn’t always been exemplary. Shannon Dooling, ProPublica, 11 Aug. 2022 Their assistance from qualifying to working with custodians and depositories is exemplary. Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 The trophy is given annually to a football player who combines academic success, performance on the field and exemplary leadership. Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2021 Similarly, Deloitte University Press reports the global workforce seeking better work conditions, higher loyalty, better sustainability and more exemplary leadership. Sesil Pir, Forbes, 30 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology see exemplar First Known Use circa 1507, in the meaning defined at sense 1b exemplary adjective 1 as in classic constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated as a hospital volunteer you have given exemplary service to your community Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance classic excellent superb exceptional model perfect paradigmatic unique wonderful quintessential terrific definitive archetypal great imitable textbook special prime fine archetypical ideal marvelous stellar fantastic flawless superlative impeccable nonpareil splendid marvellous sterling superior fabulous unsurpassed sensational choice top absolute dandy par excellence grand first-rate top-notch nifty capital crackerjack first-class primo banner groovy fancy wizard swell keen tip-top bang-up jim-dandy high-grade A1 A-OK Antonyms & Near Antonyms poor unsatisfactory bad substandard atrocious typical ordinary execrable inadequate vile representative wretched normal average inferior deficient disappointing mediocre low-grade failed second-rate second-class See More 2 as in warning serving as or offering a warning armies have traditionally used public execution as an exemplary punishment for the crime of desertion Synonyms & Similar Words warning punitive cautionary admonitory monitory admonishing didactic cautioning premonitory moralistic moralizing punishing counseling advisory counselling
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exemplary

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