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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
In just two days, the Pacers went from their lowest point in the series to playing an exemplary 48-minute game.
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Tony East, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The Backstory While building an exemplary contemporary-art collection with Louise, Len also served as the chairman of the Dia Art Foundation and was heavily responsible for the creation of its sprawling museum in Beacon, N.Y.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
Jerome was just one example, albeit a great one, of the Cavs’ exemplary guard play in Game 1.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
While there are far too many exemplary Southern natives to enumerate in one article, here are some of our absolute favorites that set the stage for the season.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
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Tony East, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The Backstory While building an exemplary contemporary-art collection with Louise, Len also served as the chairman of the Dia Art Foundation and was heavily responsible for the creation of its sprawling museum in Beacon, N.Y.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
Jerome was just one example, albeit a great one, of the Cavs’ exemplary guard play in Game 1.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
While there are far too many exemplary Southern natives to enumerate in one article, here are some of our absolute favorites that set the stage for the season.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
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From classic dollar-slice joints to artisan Neapolitan-style pizza and thick-crust American pies, New York City’s Italian restaurant market is impressive, boasting more than 1,800 pizzerias spread across the five boroughs.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Watch classic paddlewheel boats cruise the waterway, sample local eats, and dance to live music at the riverfront amphitheater.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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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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Maddison is responsible for dropping deep and pinging passes into dangerous areas, while Kulusevski and Bergvall are excellent ball-carriers.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The Spa The wellness spaces were not yet ready during my visit, so the hotel arranged an excellent massage in my suite.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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As tensions escalated with Pakistan after India accused it of having a supporting hand in a terror attack that killed over two dozen Indians last month, the Indian authorities announced punitive measures, including expelling Pakistani citizens.—
Suhasini Raj,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Their exceedingly ambitious goal: to find compromise and a middle ground on one of the most contentious and insoluble issues of recent decades — and to bring some balance to a Trump policy that is almost wholly punitive in its nature and intent.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
15 May 2025
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The high-quality tri-ply cladding (two layers of stainless steel with an aluminum core) does a superb job spreading heat evenly across the surface of the pan, delivering consistent and even cooking results.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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With superb cinematography from Jermaine Edwards, the visual look here is almost poetic at times.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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The companies that invest in neurodiversity today are unlocking game-changing innovation, future-proofing their organizations and setting a new standard for what an exceptional workplace looks like.—
Ben Semmes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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To win the event, Scheffler compensated with his exceptional iron play (1.189 strokes gained approaching the green) and his skills around the green (1.208 strokes gained).—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The crisper or deli drawer is perfect for this purpose, maintaining a more stable temperature than in other parts of the fridge.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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This reliable mesh is perfect for families looking to welcome Wi-Fi 7 into their homes.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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But in the middle is this new, unique tea experience.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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My iPhones, for example, are all protected by unique, 10-digit PINs.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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