Definitions for Exemplary
ɪgˈzɛm plə ri, ˈɛg zəmˌplɛr iex·em·pla·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. exemplary, model(a)adjective

   worthy of imitation

   "exemplary behavior"; "model citizens"

2. emblematic, exemplary, typicadjective

   being or serving as an illustration of a type

   "the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy"; "an action exemplary of his conduct";

3. admonitory, cautionary, exemplary, monitory, warning(a)adjective

   serving to warn

   "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. exemplarynoun

   An example, or typical instance; an exemplar

2. exemplaryadjective

   Deserving honour, respect and admiration.

3. exemplaryadjective

   Of such high quality that it should serve as an example and sought to be imitated.

4. exemplaryadjective

   Ideal or perfect.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Exemplaryadjective

   Etymology: from exemplar.

   1. Such as may deserve to be proposed to imitation, whether persons or things.

   The archbishops and bishops have the government of the church: be not you the mean to prefer any to those places, but only for their learning, gravity, and worth: their lives and doctrine ought to be exemplary. Francis Bacon, Advice to Villiers.

   If all these were exemplary in the conduct of their lives, religion would receive a mighty encouragement. Jonathan Swift.

   2. Such as may give warning to others.

   Had the tumults been repressed by exemplary justice, I had obtained all that I designed. Charles I .

   3. Such as may attract notice and imitation.

   Awaking therefore, as who long had dream’d,
   Much of my women and their gods asham’d,
   From this abyss of exemplary vice
   Resolv’d, as time might aid my thought, to rise. Matthew Prior.

   When any duty is fallen under a general disuse and neglect, in such a case the most visible and exemplary performance is required. John Rogers, Sermon 18.

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1. exemplary

   Exemplary is an adjective that describes something or someone as worth being admired or copied, often for reasons such as its high quality, superior performance, excellent character or morals. It can also refer to being representative or typical of a particular quality or type.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Exemplaryadjective

   serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct

2. Exemplaryadjective

   serving as a warning; monitory; as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages

3. Exemplaryadjective

   illustrating as the proof of a thing

4. Exemplarynoun

   an exemplar; also, a copy of a book or writing

5. Etymology: [L. exemplaris, fr. exemplar: cf. F. exemplaire. See Exemplar.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Exemplary in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Exemplary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Exemplary in a Sentence

1. Carol Swain:

   We need fewer chapters of BLM and more exemplary organizations like the Woodson Center, which has an outstanding record of changing lives and giving hope to the least among us.

2. President Barack Obama:

   When I hear some, like Sen. McCain recently, suggest that our secretary of state, John Kerry, who served in the United States Senate, a Vietnam veteran, who's provided exemplary service to this nation, is somehow less trustworthy in the interpretation of what's in a political agreement than the Supreme Leader of Iran -- that's an indication of the degree to which partisanship has crossed all boundaries.

3. Raul Romeva:

   We have a golden opportunity to design and construct a modern state which belongs to the 21st century, which is exemplary and able to defeat wrongdoing and corruption.

4. Bernie Sanders:

   No matter your party or political ideology, this is a sad day for America. Nancy Reagan was an exemplary first lady, a devoted partner, she was her husband's most trusted adviser and, as such, served our country well. Even after her time in the White House, she was an outspoken advocate for stem-cell research to find a cure for Alzheimer's. Nancy Reagan had a good heart, and she will be dearly missed.

5. Wang Yi:

   The world is braced for a second wave of infection - what lies ahead is a tenuous and uphill battle, defeating the pandemic requires concerted efforts from all countries. The major ones in particular should play an exemplary role in promoting collaboration.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Exemplary
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Exemplary
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Exemplary
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Exemplary