exemplars

noun

Definition of exemplarsnext
plural of exemplar
1
as in examples
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like the village's Congregational church could serve as an exemplar of the white clapboard church with a steeple that is a fixture in old New England towns

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2
as in models
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation few of history's heroes were quite the exemplars that generations of schoolteachers made them out to be

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as in classics
the most perfect type or example the paintings of the French painter Claude Monet are often regarded as exemplars of Impressionism

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplars
  1. examples
  2. classics
  3. ideas
  4. manifestations
  5. incarnations
  6. standards
Noun
  • This forces models to have to reverse engineer the ideal behavior from examples and leads to poor data efficiency and decision boundaries.
    John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Finding the humor in frustrating situations, reframing negative outcomes and establishing positive new routines are good examples.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of examples
Noun
  • One way to fill the time (and avoid talking about politics) is by binge-watching holiday classics, shows and movies.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Since 1893, this landmark restaurant has been serving up classic Creole classics such as turtle soup au sherry and Creole gumbo.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of classics
Noun
  • The aim is to launch startups and ideas that transcend conflict by enabling both sides to benefit from each other's expertise.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, school libraries have long served as vehicles to expose students to a broad array of ideas from authors who express unique, personal points of view.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ideas
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  • Physicians contend daily with the gravest manifestations of human frailty—cancer, paralysis, and terminal illness to name just a few.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • These experiences, so vivid and intimate, are all manifestations of consciousness.
    Big Think, Big Think, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of manifestations
Noun
  • Having been around the Mets for several years, Zeile has seen several incarnations of the team.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The series of today bears little resemblance to its early incarnations.
    Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of incarnations
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  • Dating standards have risen, and women are more vocal about their relationship expectations.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Crosby started the season slowly for his gaudy standards but is now on pace for 89 points.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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