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. Ted Wheeler:

   I'm grateful that this was largely a peaceful event, police did an exemplary job of de-escalating the situation, keeping the extremists on both sides separated for the most part, and preventing people who wanted to engage in acts of violence from confronting each other.

2. Producer Pablo Jose Barroso:

   We thought about whether it should be in live action or animated but (what) really called us to action was the true story of a priest who was an exemplary person and who dedicated all his time to try to preach using alternative means, max & Me.

3. Warren Bennis:

   Excellence is a better teacher than mediocrity. The lessons of the ordinary are everywhere. Truly profound and original insights are to be found only in studying the exemplary.

4. Paula Donovan:

   If this information is confirmed, there will be exemplary sanctions.

5. John Roberts:

   To the extent this betrayal of the confidences of the Court was intended to undermine the integrity of our operations, it will not succeed, the work of the Court will not be affected in any way. We at the Court are blessed to have a workforce -- permanent employees and law clerks alike -- intensely loyal to the institution and dedicated to the rule of law. Court employees have an exemplary and important tradition of respecting the confidentiality of the judicial process and upholding the trust of the Court.

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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