exemplary
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/ɪɡˈzempləri/
serving as a good example for others to follow
His exemplary behavior in class sets a good example for other students.
very severe, used as a warning to others
The judge gave an exemplary punishment to warn others not to commit the same crime.
typical of its kind, showing a general pattern
This case is exemplary of the challenges faced by small businesses.