exemplary
/ig'zempləri/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Worthy of imitation; serving as a desirable model: "exemplary" describes something or someone that is so good they should be copied or used as an example.
- Serving as a warning or deterrent: "exemplary" can describe a punishment or action intended to serve as a warning to others.
- Serving as a typical or representative example: "exemplary" can mean serving as a perfect illustration of a particular type or quality.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She is an exemplary student who always completes her work on time. (She is a model student.)
- The judge handed down an exemplary sentence to deter others from similar crimes. (The sentence was intended as a warning.)
- His conduct during the crisis was exemplary of true leadership. (His conduct was a perfect illustration of leadership.)
Advanced Usage
- "exemplary of": serving as a perfect example or illustration of a particular quality or type.
- Her dedication is exemplary of the company's core values.
- In a legal or disciplinary context: "exemplary damages" or "exemplary punishment" refers to penalties intended not just to compensate but to make a public example and deter future misconduct.
Variants and Related Words
- Exemplar (n): a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model.
- He is considered an exemplar of virtue.
- Exemplify (v): to be or give a typical example of something.
- This case exemplifies the challenges we face.
Synonyms
- Model: representing an ideal standard.
- Paragon: a model of excellence or perfection.
- Commendable: deserving praise.
- Admonitory: serving as a warning (for the deterrent sense).
Antonyms
- Deplorable: deserving strong condemnation.
- Unworthy: not deserving respect or imitation.
- Typical (when used in a negative or neutral sense, not as an ideal).
Related Phrases
- Set an exemplary example: To behave in a way that provides a perfect model for others to follow.
- As team captain, he strives to set an exemplary example for the younger players.
- Exemplary conduct: Behavior that is of the highest standard and worthy of imitation.
- The soldier was awarded a medal for exemplary conduct under fire.
Adjective
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serving to warn
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shook a monitory finger at him
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an exemplary jail sentence
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being or serving as an illustration of a type;
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the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy
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an action exemplary of his conduct
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worthy of imitation
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exemplary behavior
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model citizens
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