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
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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 this sweeping first-pass evaluation, those firms that displayed work generally meeting the Forbes Architecture criteria were invited to submit an exemplary house completed in 2018 or later for further evaluation.
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Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
From its build to its image quality and software, the monitor is exemplary for a screen of this kind.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
The judgment was notably forward-looking and turned out to be exemplary.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Rabiot, 30, and Rowe, 22, both made telling contributions to Marseille’s impressive second-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, the former as an exemplary first-team regular, the latter as an impact substitute.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
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Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
From its build to its image quality and software, the monitor is exemplary for a screen of this kind.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
The judgment was notably forward-looking and turned out to be exemplary.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Rabiot, 30, and Rowe, 22, both made telling contributions to Marseille’s impressive second-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, the former as an exemplary first-team regular, the latter as an impact substitute.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
Adjective
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The addition of classic solar notes like benzoin, vanilla orchid, and amber woods ensures the sugary sweetness never becomes too sweet or headache-inducing.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The brand is classic but never boring.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 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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Harry Dean Stanton is excellent.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Moisture recovery ranged from good to excellent, with morning relative humidity levels between 55% and 88%.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The problem last season was many teams still opted to kick the ball in the end zone because the touchback wasn't punitive enough.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Relief from punitive tax rules could fuel profitability, but only for those ready to meet the federal government’s new demands.—
Robert Hoban,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The grind will continue for Campbell as he will be matched up against what was expected to be a superb Pittsburgh Steelers defense.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The superb first nonfiction feature from Argentinian director Lucrecia Martel focuses on the killing of an Indigenous community leader by white landowners in northwest Argentina.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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The plane, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, offers exceptional performance and durability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Understanding the mechanics behind these exceptional arms can also be applied to neuroscience and could lead to more robots inspired by these adaptable creatures.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The reigning Olympic and world champion Lyles hasn’t been perfect in 2025, either.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Adidas Gender Inclusive Samba OG Sneakers The Adidas Samba sneakers are one of the most popular styles from the brand and a perfect versatile shoe for fall.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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After the shell is created, it is filled with a unique silicone gel, which helps give the implant a soft, natural look and feel.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Hilfigers have lived in many places from Manhattan to the Caribbean island of Mustique, and each of their homes is different and exudes a unique approach to design and life.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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