Word:
Exemplar
Status:
Noun
Meaning:
An admired person or thing that is considered as an example that deserves to be copied; a typical example.
Sentences:
1) Joan of Arc is considered the exemplar of courage.
2) He is an exemplar of this new breed of politician.
Origin:
Middle English, from Latin, from exemplum which means 'example'.
First use:
15th century
Synonyms:
case, example, paragon, illustration, prototype, sample
Antonyms:
flaw, imperfection
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