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exemplary (adjective), more exemplary, most exemplary
1. Relating to being a good example or model to follow: The violinist showed the students an example of an exemplary performance.
2. Descriptive of something that deserves to be copied and admired: Michael was congratulated by his professor for his exemplary research and outstanding report which was easy for others to easily understand.
Commendable behavior.
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In the following image, the man is telling the judge that he will lead an exemplary life, while at the same time, he is stealing his lawyer's billfold; so, he is obviously an example of someone who is not living an exemplary life.

Serving as an example or model.
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Word Entries at Get Words: “exemplary”
exemplary, more exemplary; most exemplary
A good example or worthy of being admired and imitated. (2)
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