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TOEFL BNC: 11496 COCA: 10187

exemplary

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exemplary /ɪgˈzɛmpləri/ adjective
exemplary
/ɪgˈzɛmpləri/
adjective
Learner's definition of EXEMPLARY
[more exemplary; most exemplary]
: extremely good and deserving to be admired and copied杰出的;模范的
formal : serving as an example of something示范的;有代表性的+ of
TOEFL BNC: 11496 COCA: 10187

exemplary

adjective

ex·​em·​pla·​ry ig-ˈzem-plə-rē How to pronounce exemplary (audio)
1
a
: deserving imitation : commendable
his courage was exemplary
also : deserving imitation because of excellence
they serve exemplary pastries G. V. Higgins
b
: serving as a pattern
2
: serving as an example, instance, or illustration
this story is exemplary of her style
3
: serving as a warning : monitory
given an exemplary punishment
exemplarily adverb
exemplariness noun
exemplarity noun

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An Exemplary Etymology

Exemplary (and its close relatives example and exemplify) derives from the Latin noun exemplum ("example"). When exemplary describes something as "excellent," it almost always carries the further suggestion that the thing described is worthy of imitation.

Example Sentences

Each cantina has its own style, but almost all of them share several key traits: uniformed waiters offering exemplary service, a trio of musicians strolling from table to table playing songs on request, lots of men playing dominoes, plenty of good tequila and cold beer, and tasty home-cooked botanas (snacks) served free with each round of drinks. Chris Humphrey, National Geographic Traveler, September 2008 A few Hollywood couples stayed hitched—Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, 50 years and counting—but such exemplary marriages had less entertainment value than the connubial career of, say, Elizabeth Taylor, eight times wed and divorced, including two volatile turns with Richard Burton. Richard Corliss, Time, 28 Jan. 2008 Among the most important factors that distinguished the best Civil War regiments from the mediocre ones were the quality and exemplary courage of their officers. James M. McPherson, New York Review of Books, 6 Oct. 2005 as a hospital volunteer you have given exemplary service to your community armies have traditionally used public execution as an exemplary punishment for the crime of desertion
Recent Examples on the Web The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Atlanta Braves are partnering to spotlight youth baseball and softball coaches that have shown exemplary leadership within their communities. Hunter Boyce, ajc, 16 Aug. 2022 The award recognizes outstanding athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2022 The award, in its 37th year, recognizes outstanding athletic excellence as well as high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character both on and off the field. Al.com Reports, al, 30 June 2022 The award outstanding athletic excellence along with high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character. The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2022 But Callahan’s behavior hasn’t always been exemplary. Shannon Dooling, ProPublica, 11 Aug. 2022 Their assistance from qualifying to working with custodians and depositories is exemplary. Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 The trophy is given annually to a football player who combines academic success, performance on the field and exemplary leadership. Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2021 Similarly, Deloitte University Press reports the global workforce seeking better work conditions, higher loyalty, better sustainability and more exemplary leadership. Sesil Pir, Forbes, 30 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

see exemplar

First Known Use

circa 1507, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of exemplary was circa 1507
TOEFL BNC: 11496 COCA: 10187

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