exemplary

adjective

ig-ˈzem-plə-rē How to pronounce exemplary (audio)
Definition of exemplarynext
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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2
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 This form makes the book startlingly original, an exemplary modernist novel in its redefinition of storytelling. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026 No performance nominations, despite Ken Leung and Marisa Abela’s exemplary work. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 July 2026 The state specifies that exemplary damages are capped at the greater of either $200,000 or two times the amount of economic damages plus an amount equal to non-economic damages, not to exceed $750,000. — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 For Jefferson, the teachings of Jesus as set forth in the Gospels were just and good, an exemplary code of ethics for others to follow. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exemplary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
  1. classic
  2. warning
  3. excellent
  4. punitive
  5. superb
  6. cautionary
  7. exceptional
  8. perfect
Adjective
  • For the first official day of the con, SDCC gave us reimaginings of classic tales.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • The classic, beachy dive bar right on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach was a familiar haunt for the Orange County native, but on this random Tuesday afternoon, Turcs was filled with an audience twice the 32-year-old’s age.
    — Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of classic
Adjective
  • 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
  • In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.
    — Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020
Definition of warning
Adjective
  • The roofline leaves enough headroom for actual adults, the cargo area is genuinely useful, and visibility remains excellent.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago State University and National Louis University, among others, have built their reputations on the premise that everyone deserves access to an excellent education.
    — Andrea Sáenz, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 is widely viewed as a more durable trade statute than the administration’s previous strategies, and there are no limits on punitive tariff rates or the duration of the duties.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • Swinehart’s lawsuit seeks punitive and compensatory damages, although no amount is specified.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of punitive
Adjective
  • There are some superb central defenders who have not made our list, which just highlights the level Vidic reached.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Small is a superb route runner, while Everhart is the type of athlete who can turn a jet sweep or bubble screen into a chunk play.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • However, his hubris after escaping the Cyclops serves as a critical cautionary tale, highlighting that lasting leadership demands humility alongside intelligence.
    — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Yet in a couple of years, the Golden Era would start, and Barry Zito would become a beloved part of franchise lore rather than a cautionary tale.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of cautionary
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  • Blue Monkey is also disrupting the local food scene with the arrival of Amara, Barbados's first Lebanese restaurant—offering exceptional flavor, in arguably the most visually stunning dining room around.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • As closing statements go, this was an exceptional one for Tre Donaldson, the Miami Hurricanes rookie who scored 13 of his 20 in the fourth to go along with eight rebounds and 10 assists.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • Despite Clarity’s choppy obstacle course, the tedious and frustrating tradition of counting votes and lining up bipartisan yeahs, Member by Member, is a tactic the crypto industry has time to employ and perfect.
    — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The dinner theme is Paris, which is perfect for Joy, or at least should be.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
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