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/
Korean meaning: 모범적인 사례, 본보기, 표본
Korean pronunciation: 이**그젬**플러
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
a person serving as an excellent model that others look up to and try to emulate
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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.
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“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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