set an example

idiom

: to behave in a way that shows other people how to behave

It's up to you to set an example.

Examples of set an example in a Sentence

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The couple, considered icons of the country-western genre, welcomed and adopted five children together: Robin, Dodie, Sandy, Mimi and Debbie. Known for their compassion and acceptance of all kids — their own and others — Rogers and Evans set an example of helping the youth and always being kind. —Makena Gera, People.com, 6 July 2025

By maintaining a commitment to these aspects of work, universities could set an example of the kinds of jobs that are rewarding and productive for workers. —Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025

However, by slashing aid, the United States set an example that Britain and France promptly followed, compounding the suffering. —Nicholas Kristof, Mercury News, 3 June 2025

Frankel was excited to set an example for Bryn about body positivity. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 2 June 2025

Rhymes for set an example

• hippocampal
• ample
• sample
• trample
• counterexample
• subsample