exemplar
noun/ɪɡˈzɛmplɑr/
Frequency rank: #17,412 most common English word
Meaning
A person or thing that serves as a typical example or excellent model of something.
Example sentence
The retiring teacher was considered exemplar of dedication and patience by everyone at the school.
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