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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
With the Lake Bluff Elementary School receiving an exemplary designation in last year’s Illinois Report Card and Lake Bluff Middle School getting a commendable grade, candidates took on the subject of ensuring the highest quality learning environment inside District 65.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
That was the case on Friday night on the Canadian west coast, as a late mistake by the Minnesota Wild derailed an otherwise exemplary effort, and the Vancouver Canucks escaped with a 3-1 win.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025
The total judgment amount includes $11 million for mental anguish sustained in the past, $20 million for the mental anguish that the victim might sustain in the future, and $93 million for exemplary damages, court records show.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
The tables of deaths occupy hundreds of double-page spreads, laid out with exemplary clarity and precision.
—Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
That was the case on Friday night on the Canadian west coast, as a late mistake by the Minnesota Wild derailed an otherwise exemplary effort, and the Vancouver Canucks escaped with a 3-1 win.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025
The total judgment amount includes $11 million for mental anguish sustained in the past, $20 million for the mental anguish that the victim might sustain in the future, and $93 million for exemplary damages, court records show.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
The tables of deaths occupy hundreds of double-page spreads, laid out with exemplary clarity and precision.
—Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemplary
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When the restaurant originally opened, the menu was largely classic Bordeaux-style food.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ten looks from her archives will close out the show with a focus on classic glamour.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 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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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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In addition to their direct effects, which economists have warned could increase the likelihood of a recession in 2025, there are additional concerns about the impacts of America's trading partners' responding with their punitive trade measures.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The prospect of punitive cuts looms large if California and its education institutions refuse to adhere to Trump policy positions on limiting LGBTQ+ rights and DEI programs.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Pete Crow-Armstrong got a superb secondary lead and jump to beat a throw to second base on a routine grounder with two outs to load the bases, setting up Miguel Amaya’s three-run double.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Saturday, 10am to midnight (kitchen closes at 11) Sunday, 10am to 10pm The Raleigh Wine Shop, a staple in the City of Oaks, is well-known in particular for its superb customer service along with its expansive selection of wine.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, the fact that the female figure may represent a priestess holding religious objects makes the discovery exceptional, as the researchers write.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Organizations that resist this model risk missing out on exceptional talent that no longer fits the climb-the-ladder blueprint.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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James Bond was already perfect, why changing the roots of Ian Fleming[‘s] iconic character ?—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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For a club trying to re-establish winning credibility, winning charisma after a difficult few years, Paratici could be perfect.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Goychay region, with its unique microclimate and mineral-rich soil, has become globally synonymous with Azerbaijani premium pomegranates.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Through its unique approach to skincare, the company strives to challenge industry norms by innovating solutions from raw, natural ingredients.—
Grace Butler,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Exemplary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemplary. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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