exemplars

[ɪɡˈzɛmpləz]
nounpl: exemplars
exemplares
1. A person or thing that is a perfect example of something; a model or pattern worthy of imitation
She is an exemplar of dedication and hard work.
Ela é um exemplar de dedicação e trabalho árduo.
2. A copy or instance of something, particularly a manuscript or printed work
The library houses rare exemplars of medieval manuscripts.
A biblioteca abriga exemplares raros de manuscritos medievais.
3. An ideal or outstanding specimen of its kind
This car is an exemplar of modern engineering.
Este carro é um exemplar da engenharia moderna.
The word 'exemplars' is more formal and literary in English, commonly used in academic, literary, and professional contexts. In Portuguese, 'exemplares' is frequently used in library and publishing contexts to refer to copies of books. Both cultures value exemplars as representations of excellence and worthy models for emulation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
modelsexamplesspecimensprototypesidealsparagonspatternsarchetypes
Antonyms / Antônimos
counterexamplesaberrationsdeviations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exemplares
Standard usage for both perfect examples and copies of books/manuscripts
Rio de Janeiro
exemplares
Common usage, sometimes replaced by 'modelos' in casual speech
São Paulo
exemplares
Formal and business contexts prefer this term
Portugal
exemplares
Used similarly to Brazil; also 'espécimes' for biological specimens

Related Words

exemplaryexemplifyexamplemodelspecimeninstance

Related Idioms & Phrases

set an exemplar for someone
follow someone's exemplar
be an exemplar of virtue
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