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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
An employee who had so far been exemplary, cleaning the messes that her family made.
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
This is an exemplary way to use your farmers' market haul.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
The verdict against general manager David Hammond and the bar includes $31 million in compensatory damages; $50 million in exemplary damages against the bar; and $50 million against the assailant, according to court documents.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
My son’s friend is an exemplary young man, polite and respectful in all ways except one.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
This is an exemplary way to use your farmers' market haul.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
The verdict against general manager David Hammond and the bar includes $31 million in compensatory damages; $50 million in exemplary damages against the bar; and $50 million against the assailant, according to court documents.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
My son’s friend is an exemplary young man, polite and respectful in all ways except one.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
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For a classic SoHo pastime, walk the shopping streets of Canal and Broadway– then back down Spring and place your bags back at the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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As classic cars prepare to roll onto the Mother Road and communities across eight states launch centennial celebrations, organizers hope the milestone serves not only as a tribute to history but as a call to preserve what comes next.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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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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Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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San Diego’s leadership should recognize the urgency of these challenges as part of a broader civic agenda and increase resources for early interventions that are rehabilitative rather than punitive.—
Muhammad Aquil,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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What your employer can't do When a garnishment order is issued, many borrowers will worry that their jobs could be at risk due to punitive action by their employers.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Midfielders Tyler Adams is a superb defensive midfielder.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Fathers with impeccable taste are sure to resonate with the idea of a sumptuous brunch, a barbecue concert or a superb wine dinner.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Still, this is a searingly effective cautionary tale.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Yet as the memory of the Civil War faded, the meaning of the symbols changed; the names Sumner and Brooks became emblems of partisan rancor—a cautionary tale about the breakdown of civil discourse.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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At scholarship level especially, his record was exceptional — in the 2023-24 campaign, Wilson averaged a goal every 64 minutes, netting 16 in 13 games.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Passages like these have the curious effect of retrofitting Sinking’s less exceptional moments with their elegant modernity.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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Young boys, some no older than five or six, showed off their marksmanship by throwing reeds like spears with perfect accuracy, and the men demonstrated their precision with bow and arrow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The other booking options, which are perfect for families, include two-bedroom suites, three-bedroom villas, and four-bedroom villas, with ocean and beachfront views available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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