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

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

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

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

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.