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Definitions

exemplary

[ig-zem-pluh-ree, eg-zuhm-pler-ee] / ɪgˈzɛm plə ri, ˈɛg zəmˌplɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
ideal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admirable commendable estimable excellent honorable laudable meritorious sterling typical
WEAK
batting a thousand blameless bueno characteristic classic classical correct good guiltless illustrative inculpable innocent irreprehensible model neato not bad not too shabby paradigmatic praiseworthy prototypical punctilious pure quintessential representative righteous virtuous worthy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad dishonorable poor unworthy
WEAK
erring incorrect unideal wrong

Example Sentences

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So after eight years fashioning the office of the presidency, he did something simple and exemplary: He went home.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

He recalls a time when he viewed American leadership as exemplary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

"The Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation is exemplary," Putin said in the video broadcast on Russian state TV.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

All maternity services were rated "good" with staff providing "exemplary care", going "above and beyond to ensure women and their babies were well cared for", they said.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

For he works so much it is exemplary.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman