model, example, pattern, exemplar, ideal mean someone or something set before one for guidance or imitation. model applies to something taken or proposed as worthy of imitation.

EXEMPLAR definition: a model or pattern to be copied or imitated. See examples of exemplar used in a sentence.

EXEMPLAR meaning: 1. a typical or good example of something: 2. a typical or good example of something: . Learn more.

One that is worthy of imitation; a perfect example or model.

An exemplar is someone or something that is considered to be so good that they should be copied or imitated.

Definition of exemplar noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun exemplar, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

exemplar: One that is worthy of imitation; a perfect example or model. <i>synonym</i>: <strong> ideal</strong>.

Dec 29, 2025 · Noun exemplar (plural exemplars) Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example. Synonyms: see Thesaurus: model

ex•em•plar (ig zem′ plər, -plär), n. 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 …