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. Kurri Kupec:

   Neomi Rao is a renowned constitutional and administrative law expert. That is why the President nominated Neomi Rao to the D.C. Circuit. The views Neomi Rao expressed a quarter century ago as a college student writing for her student newspaper were intentionally provocative, designed to raise questions and push back against liberal elitism that dominated Neomi Rao campus at the time, more than two decades later, Neomi Rao views can be found in Neomi Rao numerous academic articles and speeches. We are confident Neomi Rao will make an exemplary judge on the D.C Circuit.

2. 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.

3. Donald Trump:

   We have to make sure they were exemplary, they were wonderful people when they were here. They worked hard, there was no problem, we have to bring great people into this country. OK? And I want to bring -- I love the idea of immigration. But it's got to be legal immigration.

4. Steve Forbes:

   The elections were conducted in an exemplary fashion.

5. Elana Meyers:

   Being voted by my peers as the flag bearer is the biggest honor of my career, while I cannot carry the flag and walk in with the rest of Team USA, Brittany is very deserving of the opportunity to lead our delegation on my behalf. She is an incredible person with an exemplary character, and I'm excited to watch her and John lead Team USA at the Opening Ceremony. I'm honored to be a part of this team, and coming from a military family, it's really special to have been chosen to carry our flag.

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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