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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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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
Noun
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The human resources department cited telehealth providers, investigators and inspectors as examples of employees who fit into this exception.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Some examples are basil, tomatoes, squash, peppers, and eggplants.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Stock up on denim classics from Slvrlake to pair back to stylish leather pieces like Nour Hammour’s trench or a Toteme handbag.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
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The River Café serves everything buffet style, with American classics and destination specialties highlighting daily menus.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2024
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Like a showstopping necklace on a comparatively functional outfit, creative bathroom tile ideas have the power to elevate and transform one of the most utilitarian spaces in the house.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Forge valuable connections and exchange investment ideas.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Al-Shabab and later the Islamic State in Somalia are the most extreme manifestations of this trend.—
Ido Levy,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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And for those watching from on high—senators, judges, CEOs—mass protests are physical manifestations of public opinion.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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Part of it was spent in various incarnations of the Jets’ fourth line, where David Gustafsson performed better than Barron did on faceoffs.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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More than once Snook squabbles with one of her video incarnations over ownership of the narration.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Many licensed operators were accepting of higher costs to meet rigorous health, environmental, and business standards.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Exemplars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplars. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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