noun

exemplar

exemplar, model, example

She is an exemplar of courage.

She is an exemplar of courage.

This building is an exemplar of modern architecture.

This building is an exemplar of modern architecture.

((an exemplar)) ((of sth.)) a typical or good example of something The painting is an exemplar of the artist's style.

Synonyms: model, pattern, paradigm, prototype, standard

From Latin 'exemplar' meaning 'a model, copy, pattern', which comes from 'exemplum', the source of 'example'.

An 'exemplar' is a perfect 'example'. Notice the similarity in the words, which helps in remembering the meaning.

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