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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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
On its own, its an exemplary mascara that stretches and separates each little hair.
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
With the Lake Bluff Elementary School receiving an exemplary designation in last year’s Illinois Report Card and Lake Bluff Middle School getting a commendable grade, candidates took on the subject of ensuring the highest quality learning environment inside District 65.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The total judgment amount includes $11 million for mental anguish sustained in the past, $20 million for the mental anguish that the victim might sustain in the future, and $93 million for exemplary damages, court records show.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
The tables of deaths occupy hundreds of double-page spreads, laid out with exemplary clarity and precision.
—Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
With the Lake Bluff Elementary School receiving an exemplary designation in last year’s Illinois Report Card and Lake Bluff Middle School getting a commendable grade, candidates took on the subject of ensuring the highest quality learning environment inside District 65.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The total judgment amount includes $11 million for mental anguish sustained in the past, $20 million for the mental anguish that the victim might sustain in the future, and $93 million for exemplary damages, court records show.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
The tables of deaths occupy hundreds of double-page spreads, laid out with exemplary clarity and precision.
—Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
Adjective
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Ten looks from her archives will close out the show with a focus on classic glamour.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether your aesthetic leans vintage eclectic or organic modern, there's something for everyone with our range of seating options: Choose from colorful velvet, classic leather, and even curved details.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
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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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Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wall Street had been on edge, looking for any sign that Trump might shift his approach to his punitive tariffs.—
John Towfighi, David Goldman and Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s latest tariff policy draws a sharp distinction between adversaries and allies, dialing back taxes on imports from Europe and North America while doubling down on punitive measures against Beijing.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Chain-of-Density (CoD) Prompting A shrewd method of devising summaries involves a clever prompting strategy known as chain-of-density (CoD), which aims to bolster generative AI toward attaining especially superb or at least better-than-usual summaries.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the summers, the garden becomes a haute hub of social activity, thanks to the hotel’s superb cocktail program.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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This compact security camera offers exceptional value and robust features in a tiny design.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her detention was exceptional, immigration attorneys said, because it was caught on camera.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
13 Apr. 2025
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This is perfect for those wanting to add a little spring fun into their life or looking to go into the season with a bang.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Quick sketches are perfect for marking up documents or adding anything that's tricky to do with text, such as a graph or a math equation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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These lanterns are bright, and their unique design makes the solar hanging light the perfect outdoor decoration.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ars Video Reviewers are critical staff with unique features.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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