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Definition exemplary in American English

exemplary adjective

adjective
/ɪɡˈzempləri/
1

excellent or done in a way that other people should try to copy

Example

Her patience is exemplary.

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2

an exemplary punishment is extremely severe, so that other people will be afraid to commit a similar crime

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Definition exemplary in American English