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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
Although, the Mobi Fold has an exemplary advantage in its replaceable, rechargeable battery.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor and recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the United States and the world.
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Logan Hall,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
The musicianship is just exemplary.
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Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
22 May 2026
Or at least that few face in an exemplary way.
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Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for exemplary
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor and recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the United States and the world.
—
Logan Hall,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
The musicianship is just exemplary.
—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
22 May 2026
Or at least that few face in an exemplary way.
—
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for exemplary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Fans have since delighted in the resurgence of the classic 1971 country-folk hit, with videos circulating across social media of World Cup viewers proudly belting the lyrics.
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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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Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star.
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The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
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Sanctions relief for Iran would follow a timetable that Washington and Tehran would need to agree upon and extend to the removal of punitive measures imposed on the country by the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors.
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European leaders also live in fear of additional punitive tariffs.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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With half-time approaching, Morocco equalised when captain Achraf Hakimi bundled in from close range only for Haiti to reclaim the lead through a superb Wilson Isidor strike from the edge of the box.
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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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The season’s final visit by the defending World Series champs coaxed the first sellout crowd of the season for the Minnesota Twins on a perfect summer evening.
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Neither butter nor margarine is perfect, and both have potential drawbacks.
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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