exemplar — a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzemplər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was an exemplar of patience - she never got angry even when I broke her favorite vase for the third time.
- The company's CEO is considered an exemplar of ethical leadership in the business world.
- This restaurant is an exemplar of fine dining, except their bathroom door still squeaks like a haunted house.
exemplar
NOUN[/ɪɡˈzemplər/]
a person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model of something
While the lazy student's desk was covered in trash, the top student's perfect notebook was held up by the teacher as a shining exemplar.
EX(out) + EMPL(sample) + AR(person) — pulling him EX(out) from the crowd as the best EMPL(sample) AR(person), the coach made him the exemplar for the team.
Because her golden sculpture was absolutely stellar, the museum displayed it as a shining exemplar for all artists.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exemplar' meaning 'copy' or 'model,' derived from 'exemplum' which meant 'sample' or 'example.' In medieval times, it specifically referred to the original manuscript that scribes would copy from.
Breakdown
ex- (out/from) + empl- (take/select) + -ar (relating to) - literally 'something taken out as a model'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother was an exemplar of patience - she never got angry even when I broke her favorite vase for the third time.”
“The company's CEO is considered an exemplar of ethical leadership in the business world.”
“This restaurant is an exemplar of fine dining, except their bathroom door still squeaks like a haunted house.”
“The ancient Greek architecture serves as an exemplar for modern building design.”
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