Translation is the paradigm, the exemplar of all writing. It is translation that demonstrates most vividly the yearning for transformation that underlies every act involving speech, that supremely human gift.
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Exemplar
/ɛɡˈzɛm.plə/
Synonyms for "exemplar" (259 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (52)
Noun(31 words)
exampleillustrationmodelacmesadapaanalyze sampleapotheosisarchangelarchetypebeaconsbestbyspelcasecase examplecase in pointcase in point personcase studiescase-studieschampionclassroom example
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concrete modelconcretely described examplecraft exemplardesign a prototypedesign pattern exampleembodimentepictetusepitomeepitomesepitomizingeponym
Adjective(8 words)
architectural masterpiecebest examplecanonical examplecanonical exemplarcatalan exempleclassic examplecommon instancecreative work sample
Verb(3 words)
be a role-modelbuild a modelconstruct a model
Strong matches (78)
eternal objecteternal universalexamineexampleexemplificationexplanationexponentforerunnerformal causegeistesgeschichtegood exampleguidehegelian ideaherohighest categoryhistory of ideasidealidealismideateideatum
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idee-forceillustrationinnate ideainstancekantian idealeadlessonman of menmasterpiecemasterworkmirrormodel
Noun(29 words)
example designexample sentenceexamplesexcellenceexemplaryexemplificationexemplificatorexhibit afollow examplegood exampleherosillustrationsincarnationinclude exampleinstanceinstructional exampleinterjection examplelearning examplelesson examplelodestars
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marvellmasterpiecesmasterworksmodel aftermodel essaymodel followingmodel systemmodelable examplemodels
Adjective(1 words)
Verb(1 words)
give an example
Adjective(15 words)
good personguided examplehellenic archetypeheroic layhistorical exampleillustrative caseillustrative eventillustrative exampleincomparableitalian esempioliterary illustrationliving exampleliving organism specimensmodel charactermodel citizens
Related words (129)
Adjective(15 words)
moral examplenoted instanceparadigmaticparadigmatic examplepositive examplepreeminentpurestremarkable personrenowned medical trailblazerrepresentative examplesaintedsolitary instancespecific examplespecific instancetypical specimen
Noun(67 words)
more representativemost american historicalmost business-networkedmost civil conductmost classicalmost industrial-revolutionarymost medievalmost prototypicalmost typicalmostnessmuseum specimennonesuchnonesuchesnonpareilsnumerous examplesomit sampleparadigmpatternphysics problem exampleportuguese exemplo
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practice sampleprecedentprototypeprototypesprovide an examplequalifying term examplequintessencequintessencesreading activity samplerepresentativerepresentativesresource gap examplerole modelrole model for studentsrole model imitationrole modelingsamplesample analysissample exercisesample the watersamplesshowcaseshowpieceshowpiecesshowplacespanish espécimenspecimenstandoutsstate of the artstradivariussuperlativesuperstarssymbolteaching exampleteaching modelteaching specimenthe onlytypestypifying characteristictypifying illustrationuncommonerunrelated topic exampleur-typeuse an examplevivid illustrationwork exampleworksheet template
Determiner(4 words)
most living organism specimenmost microscopic specimensmost role modelthe champion
Verb(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: example, illustration, model, acmes, adapa.
- Sentence evidence is available for exemplar, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "exemplar".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "exemplar"
Keep "exemplar" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "exemplar" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "exemplar", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "exemplar" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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Inflections
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4 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
My star and favourite person is Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish keyboard. He is my exemplar in keyboard playing style.
Source: tatoeba (3990159)
A ray of light amid all this nonsense was Gwyn Topham's piece in the Guardian, which was timely, measured, accurate and of appropriate tone. That this single report stood out so clearly as an exemplar is a scathing comment in itself on the volumes of drivel surrounding it.
Source: wiktionary
To amend the same [default] according to the true exemplars.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "exemplar"?
Closest matches include example, illustration, model, acmes, adapa.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "exemplar"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.