The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - exemplary adj.

1) illustrative, typical, characteristic, representative, archetypal; paradigmatic: The text contains passages exemplary of good writing. 2) model, meritorious, outstanding, noteworthy, admirable, commendable, praiseworthy, excellent, superior: Private Jones is an exemplary soldier. 3) cautionary, admonitory, warning, monitory: In addition to payment for the damage, we were awarded exemplary damages.