Definitions
- Describing someone or something that serves as a positive example or role model. - Referring to an action or behavior that is commendable, praiseworthy, or ideal. - Talking about a standard of excellence or quality that is worthy of emulation or imitation.
- Referring to a person or thing that serves as a standard or example to be followed or imitated. - Describing a representation or simulation of a real-life object or system. - Talking about a person who poses for an artist or photographer.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that serves as an example or standard.
- 2Both can be used to describe people or things.
- 3Both imply a level of excellence or quality to be emulated or followed.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Exemplary is typically used to describe actions, behaviors, or standards, while model is more commonly used to describe people or things.
- 2Representation: Model can refer to a physical representation or simulation of an object or system, while exemplary does not have this connotation.
- 3Imitation: Exemplary implies that something is worthy of emulation or imitation, while model simply serves as an example or standard.
- 4Connotation: Exemplary has a positive connotation, implying that something is commendable or praiseworthy, while model can be neutral or even negative depending on the context.
Remember this!
Exemplary and model are both words that refer to something that serves as an example or standard. However, exemplary is typically used to describe actions, behaviors, or standards that are commendable or praiseworthy, while model is more commonly used to describe people or things that serve as examples to be followed or imitated. Additionally, model can refer to a physical representation or simulation of an object or system, while exemplary does not have this connotation.
