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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
Occasionally, as in the case of the late Prine, the artist will come and wrap up the evening himself, as Hiatt did in this exemplary instance.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
That, and the firm’s exemplary commitment to its clients, are among the many reasons Douglas Elliman’s southward expansion has paid off and why the firm continues to stand out.
—Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit seeks damages covering attorney fees, costs and exemplary damages.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
The more dramatic the offense, the greater the case for exemplary punishment.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Jan. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
That, and the firm’s exemplary commitment to its clients, are among the many reasons Douglas Elliman’s southward expansion has paid off and why the firm continues to stand out.
—Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit seeks damages covering attorney fees, costs and exemplary damages.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
The more dramatic the offense, the greater the case for exemplary punishment.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
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Other lands are Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Dark Universe, which features classic monsters such as the Creature From the Black Lagoon, the Mummy and brides of Dracula.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins Servings: 12 This sweet and custardy bread pudding swaps out the brioche for buttery, flaky chocolate croissants, which takes the classic dessert up a notch.—
Anna Theoktisto,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 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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During that same five-year period, anchored by an excellent gross margin consistently nearing 80%, its adjusted operating margin has gone from an eyesore at negative 30% to an encouraging nearly 10%.—
StockStory Team,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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How To Make Lipstick Last Longer In addition to picking an excellent transfer-proof formula, our experts share a few other tips to ensure longwear.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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During election seasons, calling for enhanced punitive measures—whether those are mandatory minimum sentences or the death penalty—have frequently proved politically expedient for both sides of the political aisle.—
TIME,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Ramon did not impose any monetary bail to be posted, after Allen Sawyer, Rosenfeld’s co-counsel at trial, argued that such a requirement would be punitive in light of Stubblefield’s finances being severely diminished by his incarceration.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Or the glistening corset bodice with superb detailing.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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All three are superb and make the love triangle feel both authentic and appealing.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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The forward owner’s suite is also full beam, offering up space and exceptional water views.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Photo by Rita Harper Day 4: Fly over alligators, bite into barracuda, and hunt antiques Grab a quick (but exceptional) quiche at the hotel Columns before a 20-minute drive to the Maurepas Swamp, northwest of New Orleans.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Furniture proved to be a perfect medium for exploring those ideas.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Two Point games are perfect for newcomers to the genre, offering just enough challenge and plenty of whimsical scenarios to get your brain jogging.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Each location has unique factors including weather patterns, traffic volume and geographic features that trainees must master before becoming certified.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to Netflix, its in-person experiential installations to date have reached 7.5 million people across 170 openings in 100 cities and 40 unique formats around the world.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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