exemplars

Definitions

Typical or excellent examples of a particular class or type.

Individuals or things that serve as models or patterns to be imitated.

Examples

The teacher held up the students' essays as exemplars of clear and persuasive writing.

These historic buildings serve as perfect exemplars of Victorian architectural design.

Synonyms

paragons models ideals prototypes archetypes standards epitomes

Antonyms

failures antitheses poor examples nonconformists exceptions deviants bad models