Synonyms of exemplary

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exemplary

adjective

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• classic
• excellent
• superb
• exceptional
• model
• perfect
• paradigmatic
• unique
• wonderful
• quintessential
• terrific
• definitive
• archetypal
• great
• imitable
• textbook
• special
• prime
• fine
• archetypical
• ideal
• marvelous
• stellar
• fantastic
• flawless
• superlative
• impeccable
• nonpareil
• splendid
• marvellous
• sterling
• superior
• fabulous
• unsurpassed
• sensational
• choice
• top
• absolute
• dandy
• par excellence
• grand
• first-rate
• top-notch
• nifty
• capital
• crackerjack
• first-class
• primo
• banner
• groovy
• fancy
• wizard
• swell
• keen
• tip-top
• bang-up
• jim-dandy
• high-grade
• A1
• A-OK

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• unsatisfactory
• bad
• substandard
• atrocious
• typical
• ordinary
• execrable
• inadequate
• vile
• representative
• wretched
• normal
• average
• inferior
• deficient
• disappointing
• mediocre
• low-grade
• failed
• second-rate
• second-class

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• poor
• unsatisfactory
• bad
• substandard
• atrocious
• typical
• ordinary
• execrable
• inadequate
• vile
• representative
• wretched
• normal
• average
• inferior
• deficient
• disappointing
• mediocre
• low-grade
• failed
• second-rate
• second-class

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• warning
• punitive
• cautionary
• admonitory
• monitory
• admonishing
• didactic
• cautioning
• premonitory
• moralistic
• moralizing
• punishing
• counseling
• advisory
• counselling

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