Exemplary: meaning, example and synonyms

Exemplaryadj. Serving as an excellent model worthy of imitation.

Example

The hospital's exemplary record on infection control led regional health agencies to adopt its cleaning protocols.

Part of speech: adjective
Synonyms: model, admirable, commendable, ideal
Antonyms: deplorable, poor, flawed, unacceptable
Memory tip: Exemplary = an example for others to follow.

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Question 1

The nurse received an award for her ______ service during the flood, when she worked thirty hours without rest to keep the clinic open.

Question 2

Inspectors described the factory's safety record as ______, noting that it had gone eight years without a single serious injury.

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