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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But thanks to Ms. Romano’s exemplary examination of her life, she will now be remembered not only for her many flaws but also for her chief merit: her devotion to the 16th president.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“But for this crime, he’s led an exemplary life,” Edward M. Robinson told the judge about his client.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

She said the judiciary had been exemplary in handling the case.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

Coin’s voice comes over the district audio system, thanking us all for an exemplary evacuation of the upper levels.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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