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exemplary

[ig-zem-pluh-ree, eg-zuhm-pler-ee]

adjective

  1. worthy of imitation; commendable.

    exemplary conduct.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. serving as a warning.

    an exemplary penalty.

  3. serving as an illustration or specimen; illustrative; typical.

    The sentences read are exemplary of the style of the essay as a whole.

  4. serving as a model or pattern.

    The authoritative and exemplary text of the work is in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University.

  5. of, relating to, or composed of exempla, or examples or models.

    the exemplary literature of the medieval period.



exemplary

/ ɪɡˈɛəɪ /

adjective

  1. fit for imitation; model

    an exemplary performance

  2. serving as a warning; admonitory

    an exemplary jail sentence

  3. representative; typical

    an action exemplary of his conduct

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • exemplarily adverb
  • exemplariness noun
  • exemplarity noun
  • nonexemplary adjective
  • unexemplary adjective
  • ˈ𳾱 adverb
  • ˈ𳾱Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of exemplary1

First recorded in 1400–50, for the earlier sense “model, exemplar”; 1580–90 exemplary for def. 1; late Middle English (noun), from Latin 𳾱, from exempl(um) exemplum + - -ary
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Awarded to civilians, for acts of exemplary bravery.

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Until today's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, the model was a mainstay of intercontinental travel and had an exemplary safety record.

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This is an opportunity to lead an extraordinary university at an extraordinary time — to build a truly connective, impactful and exemplary university.

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In 2023, however, Van Houten was granted parole and released, after holding what many described as an exemplary record for decades behind bars.

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"These isolated acts are contrary to the club's values and in no way represent the vast majority of our supporters, whose exemplary behaviour throughout the season deserves to be commended," the club said.

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