exemplary
Serving as an outstanding model or example; extremely good
Examples
In a meeting
“Maria's work ethic has been exemplary throughout this challenging project.”
Over coffee
“The customer service at that restaurant was exemplary.”
Why this word
excellent
exemplary means worthy of serving as a model or example, excellent just means very good
outstanding
exemplary emphasizes being a standard for others, outstanding emphasizes superiority
ideal
exemplary describes actual achievement worth emulating, ideal describes theoretical perfection
Usage tip
Use when praising someone or something as a model worth following; stronger than just 'good' or 'excellent'.
Etymology
Latin 'exemplaris' meaning 'serving as example' from 'exemplum' (sample, example)
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