exemplary

• Qui sert de modèle à imiter en raison de sa grande qualité ; remarquablement bon, digne d'être suivi. Se dit aussi d'une punition qui sert d'exemple pour dissuader les autres.

Describes something that serves as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

1. Serving as a modelB2formal

   Representing the best of its kind; serving as a desirable model.

   Exemplaire (servant de modèle)

   • Her exemplary behavior earned her a promotion.
   • The school is known for its exemplary academic standards.
   • He set an exemplary example for his teammates.

   Synonymesadmirablecommendableidealmodeloutstandingperfectquintessentialsterling

   Antonymesinferiormediocrepoorsubstandard

2. Typical or illustrativeC1formal

   Serving as an example or illustration of something.

   exemplaire (au sens d'illustratif)

   • This case is exemplary of the challenges faced by small businesses.
   • The report provides exemplary data on market trends.
   • His actions were exemplary of the company's core values.

   Synonymesarchetypalcharacteristicclassicillustrativerepresentativetypical

   Antonymesatypicalnonrepresentativeuncharacteristicuntypical