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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
Erik was 18 and Lyle was 21 — and their exemplary behavior behind bars.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
Its figures are exemplary, their motivations too stripped-down for anything like ideological personification—just man, woman, animal.
—Nicholas Dames, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Just 39 miles north of New York City and set on 1.7 acres in a sunny clearing at the end of a tree-shaded drive sits an exemplary International Style glass pavilion with views of the Hudson River from every room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
Rob Copland received the Officer of the Year Award from American Legion Post 57 in recognition of his exemplary service with the Elgin Police Department and his years of service in the U.S. Navy Reserve, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
Its figures are exemplary, their motivations too stripped-down for anything like ideological personification—just man, woman, animal.
—Nicholas Dames, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Just 39 miles north of New York City and set on 1.7 acres in a sunny clearing at the end of a tree-shaded drive sits an exemplary International Style glass pavilion with views of the Hudson River from every room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
Rob Copland received the Officer of the Year Award from American Legion Post 57 in recognition of his exemplary service with the Elgin Police Department and his years of service in the U.S. Navy Reserve, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
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The 1948 Ferrari Spyder Corsa had competed in the classic Mille Miglia and Targa Florio road races in period, and had remained in the same family since new until being sold at the auction, which was part of the Concorso d’Eleganza at Hotel Villa d’Este.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Practice makes perfect, and this recipe is a perfect place to start—follow our tips and tricks for making this classic Italian dish.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 May 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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Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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With a maximum rookie-scale contract extension slated to kick in for Mobley next season, Cleveland is set to find itself in the NBA's punitive second luxury tax apron.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Still, if punitive policies towards Chinese international students persist, students may turn to alternative destinations, experts say.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 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,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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All of our leathers are carefully selected from the finest tanneries in the world for their exceptional quality and functional capability.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The site is exceptional: The North Branch of the Chicago River winds through its full length, offering an opportunity to weave parkland through the development.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Tyce Peterson was a perfect 4 for 4 with a double and two RBIs.—
Shotgun Spratling,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The Better Sister This adaptation of Alafair Burke’s novel follows two sisters, one who is seemingly living a perfect life (Jessica Biel) and the other who is in recovery and barely scraping by (Elizabeth Banks).—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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This is not unique to Arizona, Famiglietti said, with similar signs of disappearing groundwater happening in the agriculture-heavy Central Valley in California.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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But that physical training couldn’t prepare him for the unique psychological experience of reaching the top of the world--and then returning safely.—
Mark Joyella,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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