Exemplary: meaning, definitions and examples
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exemplary
[ ษชษกหzษmplษri ]
behavior
serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind
Synonyms
excellent, ideal, model, paragon, perfect.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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exemplary |
Used when something serves as a desirable model or is outstandingly good.
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model |
Used to describe something or someone that can be used as an example to follow or imitate, often in regards to behavior or quality.
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ideal |
Used when referring to something that is precisely what is needed or perfect for a particular purpose or situation.
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perfect |
Used when something is free from any flaw or defect, or when it is exactly right for a particular purpose or situation.
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paragon |
Used to describe someone who is a perfect example of a particular quality or virtue; often used in a more formal or literary context.
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excellent |
Used to describe something that is extremely good or of very high quality.
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Examples of usage
- Her exemplary behavior in the classroom earned her the respect of her peers.
- He set an exemplary standard for professionalism in the workplace.
performance
outstanding; worthy of imitation
Synonyms
admirable, commendable, exceptional, noteworthy, praiseworthy.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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exemplary |
Used to describe something or someone that serves as a desirable model or the best example to follow.
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exceptional |
Used to describe something that is unusually good or outstanding.
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commendable |
Used when acknowledging someone's actions or achievements as worthy of praise.
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admirable |
Used to describe something or someone deserving respect or approval.
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praiseworthy |
Used to recognize actions or behavior that earn admiration and should be praised.
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noteworthy |
Used to highlight something significant or worthy of attention.
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Examples of usage
- The student gave an exemplary presentation that impressed the entire class.
- The team's exemplary performance led them to victory.
Translations
Translations of the word "exemplary" in other languages:
๐ต๐น exemplar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคเฅเคทเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช beispielhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ teladan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะฐะทะบะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wzorcowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจก็ฏ็ใช (mohanteki na)
๐ซ๐ท exemplaire
๐ช๐ธ ejemplar
๐น๐ท รถrnek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ๋ฒ์ ์ธ (mobeomjeog-in)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ูุฐุฌู
๐จ๐ฟ vzorovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vzorovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆจก่็ (mรณfร n de)
๐ธ๐ฎ vzoren
๐ฎ๐ธ fyrirmyndar
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะปะณัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nรผmunษvi
๐ฒ๐ฝ ejemplar
Etymology
The word 'exemplary' originated from the Latin word 'exemplaris', meaning 'of a pattern', 'serving as an example'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'exemplary' has come to represent the idea of setting a high standard or serving as a model for others to follow.
See also: exemplarity.