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exemplar

[ ig-zem-pler, -plahr ]

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noun

a model or pattern to be copied or imitated:
Washington is the exemplar of patriotic virtue.
a typical example or instance.
an original or archetype:
Plato thought nature but a copy of ideal exemplars.
a copy of a book or text.

exemplar

/ -plɑː; ɪɡˈzɛmplə /

noun

a person or thing to be copied or imitated; model
a typical specimen or instance; example
a copy of a book or text on which further printings have been based

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Word History and Origins

Origin of exemplar¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin, variant of ��𳾱��, noun use of neuter of ��𳾱�� “relating or pertaining to a model or pattern,” replacing Middle English exaumplere, from Middle French examplaire, from Latin ��𳾱��; exemplary

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Word History and Origins

Origin of exemplar¹

C14: from Latin exemplarium model, from exemplum example

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"Richard Nixon is typically considered the modern exemplar of a dark and vindictive president," Wilson wrote for The Daily Beast in 2016.

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While tragedy taught through mythic exemplars, Athenian comedy tackled current politics directly.

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In this era of supremely spoiled, entitled and delusional athletes, they have been humble, hard-working, levelheaded exemplars of everything that make sports great.

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He hired others to make the forgeries and would send his accomplices images of celebrity signatures for them to use as exemplars, prosecutors said.

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Brig Guy Foden said he was a "super soldier" and in a "remarkable company stood out at the top", adding he was a "master of his profession" and an "exemplar of the Royal Anglian".

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