EXEMPLARY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXEMPLARY?

Need another word that means the same as “exemplary”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “exemplary” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Exemplary” are: emblematic, typic, model, admonitory, cautionary, monitory, warning, perfect, ideal, faultless, copybook, flawless, impeccable, consummate

Exemplary as an Adjective

Definitions of "Exemplary" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “exemplary” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Being or serving as an illustration of a type.
• Being or serving as an illustration of a type.
• (of damages) exceeding the amount needed for simple compensation.
• Worthy of imitation.
• (of a punishment) serving as a warning or deterrent.
• Characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule.
• Serving to warn.
• Serving as a desirable model; very good.

Synonyms of "Exemplary" as an adjective (14 Words)

admonitory	Giving or conveying a warning or reprimand. The sergeant lifted an admonitory finger.
cautionary	Warding off. A cautionary tale.
consummate	Showing great skill and flair. Consummate skill.
copybook	Exactly in accordance with established criteria; perfect. It wasn t exactly a copybook landing.
emblematic	Being or serving as an illustration of a type. A crown is emblematic of royalty.
faultless	Without fault or error. Your logic is faultless.
flawless	Without a flaw. A flawless gemstone.
ideal	Conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence embodying an ideal. In an ideal world we might have made a different decision.
impeccable	In accordance with the highest standards; faultless. Speaks impeccable French.
model	Worthy of imitation. Model citizens.
monitory	Serving to warn. The chill monitory wail of an air raid siren.
perfect	Of a tense denoting a completed action or a state or habitual action which began in the past The perfect tense is formed in English with have or has and the past participle as in they have eaten and they have been eating present perfect they had eaten past perfect and they will have eaten future perfect. With a little help you can create a room that is perfect for you.
typic	Being or serving as an illustration of a type.
warning	Serving to warn.

Usage Examples of "Exemplary" as an adjective

• An action exemplary of his conduct.
• Exemplary sentencing may discourage the violent minority.
• An exemplary jail sentence.
• Exemplary behaviour.
• Her works are exemplary of certain feminist arguments.
• Exemplary behavior.

Associations of "Exemplary" (30 Words)

ambassador	An informal representative. An ambassador of good will.
classic	An artist who has created classic works. A classical ballet.
deputation	Authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions. He had been a member of a deputation to Napoleon III.
deputy	An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent. His deputy has been largely running the business for the past year.
deservedly	As deserved. A deservedly popular sitcom.
embodiment	A new personification of a familiar idea. The embodiment of hope.
epitome	A standard or typical example. She looked the epitome of elegance and good taste.
excel	Distinguish oneself. She excelled at landscape painting.
excellence	The quality of being outstanding or extremely good. A center of manufacturing excellence.
excellent	Very good; of the highest quality. Made an excellent speech.
exemplar	A person or thing serving as a typical example or appropriate model. An exemplar of success.
exemplify	Clarify by giving an example of. The best dry sherry is exemplified by the fino of Jerez.
instance	Cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an example. I instanced Bob as someone whose commitment had certainly got things done.
model	Construct a model of. A well known fashion model.
monitory	Serving to warn. The chill monitory wail of an air raid siren.
outdo	Get the better of. She outdoes all other athletes.
outstanding	Clearly noticeable. Julian s outstanding debts.
paradigm	The class of all items that can be substituted into the same position or slot in a grammatical sentence are in paradigmatic relation with one another. The discovery of universal gravitation became the paradigm of successful science.
paradigmatic	Of or relating to a grammatical paradigm. His biography is paradigmatic of the experiences of this generation.
plenipotentiary	A diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government. A minister plenipotentiary.
praiseworthy	Deserving approval and admiration. The government s praiseworthy efforts.
prototype	Make a prototype of a product. He is the prototype of good breeding.
representative	Of a government or political system based on elected or chosen representatives. There was no representative body to fight for cricketers until 1968.
spokesperson	A spokesman or spokeswoman (used as a neutral alternative. A spokesperson for the Scottish Office.
superior	A person superior to another in rank or status especially a colleague in a higher position. A superior ruler.
surpass	Be or do something to a greater degree. Her performance surpasses that of any other student I know.
transcendent	Beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding. The search for a transcendent level of knowledge.
typical	Of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing- Curtis Wilkie. You really are a typical journalist.
typify	Represent; symbolize. The sun typified the Greeks, and the moon the Persians.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. These issues are worthy of further consideration.