Exemplary. Adjective. Definition: Worthy of imitation. Synonyms: commendable, ideal, definitive. Definition: Functioning as an example. Synonyms: illustrative, prototypical. Definition: Functioning as a warning. Synonyms: warning, cautionary, admonitory. Using the thesaurus entry and context clues, choose the best synonym for exemplary in each sentence. Use the online dictionary to check the definitions of the synonyms. The library has received public recognition for its exemplary literacy programs. If you are not sure how to format your paper, look at the exemplary essays that the teacher handed out.