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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
What makes an exemplary Oscar speech?
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
An exemplary version of bo kho (beef stew) is heady with lemongrass, fish sauce, ginger, five-spice powder and star anise.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
The coverage of such occasions in the show has been exemplary, particularly the dressing-room footage that offers fans a peek behind the curtain at just what goes on.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
To pull it off, Conrad has the assistance of an exemplary cast.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
An exemplary version of bo kho (beef stew) is heady with lemongrass, fish sauce, ginger, five-spice powder and star anise.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
The coverage of such occasions in the show has been exemplary, particularly the dressing-room footage that offers fans a peek behind the curtain at just what goes on.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
To pull it off, Conrad has the assistance of an exemplary cast.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
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One of the greatest movie musicals of all time is born in this intimate backstage play featuring the classic music, songs, and dance of golden-era MGM.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Staff encourage guests to skip novelty drinks in favor of classic Irish flavors.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 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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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The answer is not to abandon reform or return to the purely punitive policies of past decades.—
Keith Wortz,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s more work to do on SSI’s punitive asset cap.—
Michael Frerichs,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the superb production of the solo play Every Brilliant Thing opening tonight on Broadway, the unstoppable Daniel Radcliffe plays the troubled but tenacious son of a woman whose long stretches of bedridden depression are broken only by her frequent outbursts of self-harm.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Grainge did strike a cautionary note amid expressing his excitement for the future of AI.—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some on Wall Street are pointing back to the 1970s stagflation period as a cautionary tale.—
Morgan Chittum,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
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The exceptional craft, artistry and innovation behind these titles shines through.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Career Achievement Award recognizes an individual whose exceptional body of work and creative contributions have made a significant impact on media and culture.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2026
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Don’t worry too much about things being perfect, either.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, 20 properties to book for your next postcard-perfect getaway.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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