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as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
as a hospital volunteer you have given exemplary service to your community
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as in warning
serving as or offering a warning
armies have traditionally used public execution as an exemplary punishment for the crime of desertion
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Recent Examples of exemplary
The award honors exemplary performance in school leadership by a principal or head of school who has had a significant and sustained positive impact on the school, created a culture of inclusivity, and delivered dramatic student growth, according to information from the Golden Apple Foundation.
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Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The training, expertise, and professionalism demonstrated by our FedEx pilots was exemplary.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Similarly, in family matters, valuable advice came from both exemplary parents and those who had experienced great loss.
—Jamie Hopkins, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The cook is at ease in her kitchen and boasts exemplary knife skills.
—Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
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Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The training, expertise, and professionalism demonstrated by our FedEx pilots was exemplary.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Similarly, in family matters, valuable advice came from both exemplary parents and those who had experienced great loss.
—Jamie Hopkins, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The cook is at ease in her kitchen and boasts exemplary knife skills.
—Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
Adjective
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San Lorenzo, the on-site restaurant, masterfully fuses Italian cuisine with classic New Orleans flavors.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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From gingerbread and cookies to classic puddings and biscuits, this chef's 1866 cookbook paved the way for Southern cooking today.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.—
SCOTT SONNER,
Star Tribune,
27 July 2021
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In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.—
Andrew Whitby,
Time,
17 Apr. 2020
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2025
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After an excellent debut, Nikki Glaser has unsurprisingly been tapped to host the Golden Globes again.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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By moving away from punitive measures and embracing inclusive leadership, organizations can foster a committed and high-performing workforce, ensuring long-term success in an increasingly competitive landscape.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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What happens if foreign countries respond with either tariffs or some other punitive measure?—
Aroop Mukharji,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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The make-your-own strawberry shortcake was wonderful and the Donny & Marie concert was superb.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
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One exceptional find this season is Ashlyn —founded by the South Korean designer Ashlynn Park—which had a number of looks on display in an art gallery in Paris’ first arrondissement.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The core motion module is capable of a maximum joint torque of 300 N·m, a peak torque density of 203 N·m/kg, and exceptional mobility with a walking speed of 2 m/s, along with a natural human-like gait.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, enough people fret over their sleep data trying to get a perfect night’s sleep that sleep specialists have coined a term for the behavior: orthosomnia.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Bruna skirt in my closet is perfect for beachy vacations and resort getaways.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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What makes the company special is its seamless blend of the two founders’ unique strengths and specialties, with one complementing the other without overpowering it.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Throughout the film, these elite athletes who typically face off as opponents can be seen encouraging one another, sharing techniques, and leveraging each other’s unique strengths to elevate their individual games.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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