SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
exemplary
adjective
Excellent enough to serve as a model for others.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Worthy of imitation
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Usage distinction
Return to topExemplary specifically presents a standard others could follow; excellent only evaluates quality.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See exemplary in use
The librarian's exemplary catalog made the collection easy to explore.
The illustrator later shared an exemplary poster in a workshop, explaining why its limited elements worked well together.
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