exemplary
Setting the standard
Exemplary describes something serving as an outstanding model or example worthy of imitation: exemplary conduct, exemplary service.
A teacher might hold up exemplary work for the class.
The word can also mean serving as a warning: exemplary punishment is harsh enough to deter others.
Her exemplary dedication earned her the promotion.
Serving as warning
- admonitoryServing to warn
- monitoryGiving a warning
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- instructiveServing to teach
illustrative · preventive · sobering · chastening · salutary · didactic · prophetic · forewarning
Governing framework of thought
- archetypeOriginal model for copies
- epitomePerfect representative of type
- quintessencePurest embodiment of something
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
benchmark · embodiment · template · blueprint · touchstone · specimen · standard · ideal
Deserving high regard
- commendableWorthy of approval
- laudableDeserving of recognition
- meritoriousDeserving praise or honor
- honorableHaving high moral standards
worthy · virtuous · noble · estimable · reputable · creditable · distinguished · upstanding
cautionary
Serving as warning
- admonitoryServing to warn
- monitoryGiving a warning
- deterrentThing that discourages action
instructive · illustrative · preventive · sobering · chastening · salutary · didactic · prophetic · forewarning · precautionary
paradigm
Governing framework of thought
- archetypeOriginal model for copies
- epitomePerfect representative of type
- quintessencePurest embodiment of something
prototype · benchmark · embodiment · template · blueprint · touchstone · specimen · standard · ideal · paragon
admirable
Deserving high regard
- commendableWorthy of approval
- laudableDeserving of recognition
- meritoriousDeserving praise or honor
honorable · worthy · virtuous · noble · estimable · reputable · creditable · distinguished · upstanding · respectable
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
- above averageexcellent, superior, exceptional, outstanding, remarkable
- excellenceexcellence, greatness, superior, perfection, premium
- qualityquality, excellence, grade, caliber, superior
- perfectionperfect, flawless, faultless, impeccable, perfection
- superlativesexcellent, superb, best, outstanding, supreme
exemplarysubstandard
Below required quality
poor · inferior · inadequate · second-rate · unsatisfactory
exemplarydeplorable
Deserving strong disapproval
reprehensible · shameful · disgraceful · nefarious · despicable
- exemplary serviceAssistance worthy of imitation