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good example

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Noun1.good example - something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"
exemplar, example, model
ideal - the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
beaut, beauty - an outstanding example of its kind; "his roses were beauties"; "when I make a mistake it's a beaut"
pacemaker, pacesetter - a leading instance in its field; "the new policy will be a pacesetter in community relations"
pattern - a model considered worthy of imitation; "the American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics"
prodigy - an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality; "the Marines are expected to perform prodigies of valor"


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It is a good example, gentlemen, and I will develop it.
Notes from the Underground by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor View in context
This science they carry to considerable perfection, of which a good example is to be seen in their "tollas," or heavy throwing knives, the backs of these weapons being made of hammered iron, and the edges of beautiful steel welded with great skill on to the iron frames.
King Solomon's Mines by Haggard, Rider H. View in context
Rushworth has set a good example, and such things are very catching.
Mansfield Park by Austen, Jane View in context
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