Definition

Noun: 1. A person or thing that serves as a model to be imitated or followed: A representative instance that demonstrates the ideal or correct way of doing or being something, often used for instruction or inspiration.

Usage

The term "good example" is used to highlight a specific case, person, or action that embodies positive qualities and is worthy of emulation. It is often preceded by the article "a" and can be followed by "of" to specify the quality being exemplified. * It is commonly used in educational, moral, and instructional contexts. * It functions as the subject or object of a sentence.

Examples

• As a subject:
  • Her dedication to her studies is a good example for her classmates.
  • A good example of sustainable architecture is that new building downtown.
• As an object:
  • Parents should set a good example for their children.
  • The teacher used the historical figure as a good example of leadership.

Advanced Usage

• "to set a good example": To behave in a way that others should copy.
  • Managers need to set a good example by arriving on time.
• "to follow a good example": To imitate or copy the positive behavior of someone else.
  • If you follow his good example, you will succeed.

Variants and Related Words

• Exemplar (noun): A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model. (More formal than "good example").
  • He is considered an exemplar of virtue.
• Model (noun): A standard or example for imitation or comparison.
  • She is a model of professionalism.
• Paragon (noun): A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.
  • He was a paragon of honesty.

Synonyms

• Role model
• Standard
• Ideal
• Benchmark

Antonyms

• Bad example
• Cautionary tale
• Counterexample

Noun

1. something to be imitated
   • an exemplar of success
   • a model of clarity
   • he is the very model of a modern major general