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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
Not to mention, in the past, NASA engineers haven’t exactly shown an exemplary understanding of women’s bodies to begin with.
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Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
So exemplary was Bergeron’s career, on the ice and off, there are no lingering grudges in this or that city, no bills to pay, no scores to settle.
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Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Under this light, Penelope emerges as exemplary, cunning, wounded, and trapped by the male order that praises her.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Sourced mostly from South Island regions, the exemplary onboard wine selection is balanced enough to cater to a variety of palates.
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Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exemplary
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
So exemplary was Bergeron’s career, on the ice and off, there are no lingering grudges in this or that city, no bills to pay, no scores to settle.
—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Under this light, Penelope emerges as exemplary, cunning, wounded, and trapped by the male order that praises her.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Sourced mostly from South Island regions, the exemplary onboard wine selection is balanced enough to cater to a variety of palates.
—
Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exemplary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
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Below are nine recipes featured in the special, offering everything from classic barbecue favorites to regional dishes inspired by communities across the country.
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.
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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.
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In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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Woods is seeking compensatory, punitive, and statutory damages in an amount to be determined at trial.
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The Thunder traded guards Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins to the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks, respectively, shedding their contracts to try to duck under the NBA’s punitive second-apron threshold.
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After multiple close calls, Ivory Coast tied the match in the 74th minute with a superb run by Amad Diallo.
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These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
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Hopefully, these three will be among the final cautionary tales of poor draft decisions.
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By letting companies digitally tag and incorporate this general repository by reference, the SEC satisfies their legal cautionary obligations.
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To start, Lendeborg is an exceptional passer who can run point from the forward position.
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Collectors are competing for works with scarcity, exceptional provenance, and a clear place in art history.
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Mexico enters a must-win World Cup knockout against Ecuador at Azteca after a perfect group stage, three clean sheets and record-shattering crowds.
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Diop found separation behind all-world defender Virgil van Dijk and headed Chemsdine Talbi's perfect cross into the goal.
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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