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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
The result, featuring a copious voice-over by Talankin, is an exemplary work of cinematic modernism, a reflexive film that turns its genesis into its subject and its moral essence.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
An exemplary student in multiple AP classes, Johnson will have plenty of academic options.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Though many high-profile cases went nowhere, the case of Hitler’s henchman Martin Bormann is exemplary in showing how inefficient Argentina was in its investigations.
—Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Lindsey and Dark praised the three exemplary collections for their nuanced explorations of the human condition.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
An exemplary student in multiple AP classes, Johnson will have plenty of academic options.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Though many high-profile cases went nowhere, the case of Hitler’s henchman Martin Bormann is exemplary in showing how inefficient Argentina was in its investigations.
—Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Lindsey and Dark praised the three exemplary collections for their nuanced explorations of the human condition.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
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Susan Lucci added a classic Christian Louboutin silhouette to a winter sidewalk look in New York City on Tuesday, wearing the brand’s Iriza 100mm pumps in patent beige with a full-length plush pink coat.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Coffee, culture and classic movie romance Start your day at Intelligentsia Coffee in downtown Austin near the Central Library, where an avena latte warms your hands and a flaky pastry warms your heart.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 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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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the comedy progresses, its buoyant tone clenches and darkens, and the plot bends and lurches, in ways that, to me, felt unnecessarily punitive toward both Haru and the audience.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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But what was once punitive would eventually be relabeled.—
Outside,
Outside,
31 Jan. 2026
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The food, its presentation and atmosphere is superb (the chef doubles as the DJ choosing music spontaneously based on his mood and the crowd).—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Although the superb New Zealand actor Temuera Morrison (Once Were Warriors, The Book of Boba Fett) is on hand to lend some gravitas to the proceedings, The Wrecking Crew is the sort of fun but forgettable action movie trifle that at least knows which side its popcorn is buttered.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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That cautionary tale would hardly be lost on D’Amaro, who’s been at the company for nearly 30 years, and firmly embedded in the parks division since 2010.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pop culture is full of cautionary tales about time spent waiting for commitment.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Those with very poor credit scores (between 300 and 579) pay 273% more than those with exceptional credit scores (between 800 and 850), according to data from the insurance comparison site the Zebra.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Historian Timothy Snyder has warned that democracies often die through the normalization of the exceptional—emergency as governance, loyalty as qualification, disinformation as a political tool.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Host a Pottery or Clay Night Air-dry or oven-bake clay is beginner-friendly and perfect for a cozy craft night.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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Consider giving the décor a slight nautical touch, and define the dining area with charming string lights to give your evening a perfect glow as the sun sets.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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