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exemplar

[ɪɡˈzɛmplər]
nounpl: exemplars
exemplar
1. a person or thing that is a desirable model; an ideal example
She is an exemplar of dedication and hard work.
Ela é um exemplar de dedicação e trabalho duro.
2. a copy of a book or other printed work
The library has a rare exemplar of the first edition.
A biblioteca tem um exemplar raro da primeira edição.
3. a specimen or instance serving as a typical example
This painting is an exemplar of Renaissance art.
Esta pintura é um exemplar da arte renascentista.
Synonyms
modelexamplespecimeninstanceparadigmidealstandard
Antonyms
counterexampleexceptionanomaly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exemplar
Standard usage for both meanings; widely used in academic and literary contexts
Portugal
exemplar
Standard usage; also used to describe a copy of a book or publication

Related Idioms & Phrases

set an exemplar
follow an exemplar
exemplar of virtue
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