exemplary
/ɛɡˈzɛmpləɹi/noun
A model case or typical instance that serves as an example.
Example sentences
- “Teachers held up her essay as an exemplary of clear writing.”
- “The judge cited the case as an exemplary for future rulings.”
In everyday use it is an adjective meaning outstandingly good, a model to copy: exemplary behavior, an exemplary record.