Exemplar

Quick meaning: Exemplar is a noun meaning Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.

Meaning

Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.

More Meanings

1. Something typical or representative; an example that typifies its class.
2. A pattern after which others should be made; an archetype.
3. A well-known use of a scientific theory.
4. A manuscript used by a scribe to make a handwritten copy; the original document to be reproduced in a copy machine.
5. A copy of a book or piece of writing.
6. (obsolete) Exemplary.

Example Sentences

To amend the same [default] according to the true exemplars.

In our age we have no patterne of motherly affection more exemplare, than yours.

A ray of light amid all this nonsense was Gwyn Topham's piece in the Guardian, which was timely, measured, accurate and of appropriate tone. That this single report stood out so clearly as an exemplar is a scathing comment in itself on the volumes of drivel surrounding it.

Word Forms

• exemplars

Synonyms for exemplar

Depending on context, synonyms include archetype, byspel, case, embodiment, epitome, eponym.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include example, model, ideal, exemplary, copy, sample.

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