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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
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as in warning
serving as or offering a warning
armies have traditionally used public execution as an exemplary punishment for the crime of desertion
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Recent Examples of exemplary
Over in Audubon Park, same date, same time, Mellow Market will be holding things down on the corner of East Winter Park Road and Corrine Drive, steps from Stardust Coffee & Film, and nearby strongholds like East End Market, The Salty and the exemplary Coro restaurant.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, Xi said the strong vitality and exemplary significance of the friendship treaty between the two countries stand out even more under such a backdrop.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The exemplary service at the hotel extends beyond into the adventure capital of Queenstown; the hotel concierge will arrange gear and heli transfers to ski fields, or dispatch guests on hikes, winery tours, and scenic flights over the Southern Alps.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Servers are dressed in exemplary white button-up shirts, black vests and bistro aprons.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, Xi said the strong vitality and exemplary significance of the friendship treaty between the two countries stand out even more under such a backdrop.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
The exemplary service at the hotel extends beyond into the adventure capital of Queenstown; the hotel concierge will arrange gear and heli transfers to ski fields, or dispatch guests on hikes, winery tours, and scenic flights over the Southern Alps.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Servers are dressed in exemplary white button-up shirts, black vests and bistro aprons.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
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Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many vintage fashion enthusiasts and Lilly Pulitzer collectors specifically seek out white label pieces for their classic prints, silhouettes, and legacy value.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.—
SCOTT SONNER,
Star Tribune,
27 July 2021
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In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.—
Andrew Whitby,
Time,
17 Apr. 2020
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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The union picked up $50,000 from United Teachers Los Angeles and another $50,000 from Smart Justice California, a group focused on less punitive public safety strategies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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And consequences shouldn’t be punitive.—
Krista Spurgin,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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Temporary wallpaper is also a superb way to add major personality to any room.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner Gobert kept giving Jokic a hard time in the paint with his long arms and superb anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Griffin closed with a broader warning for New York, invoking a familiar cautionary tale.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Another professional women’s sports league, the WNBA, is a cautionary tale.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Yet, Bruccoleri is absolutely exceptional in her role as a young woman determined to find her voice in a world that would so easily push her aside due to her appearance and eclectic curiosities.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Noël Coward’s writing for drunk is exceptional.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Premium Back Massager Practical, sleek, and top of the line, this back massager is perfect for at-home spa days.—
Maeve Dunigan,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The conditions were perfect for airlines to raise fares – bad news for bargain-seeking travelers.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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