good example

ɡʊd ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl

Definition

Definition of good example - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

illustrationinstance that illustrates a point well

The teacher used a good example to explain the concept.

model

paragon

modelsomething or someone to be imitated

She set a good example for her peers.

exemplar

paragon

role model

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Expressions with good example

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set a good example

demonstrate positive behavior for others to follow

Parents should set a good example for their children.

Expressions with good

do good

have a positive effect

Eating healthy does good for your body..

for good

adv.

permanently, with no intention of reversal

He moved abroad for good..

good catch

successful action of catching a ball in sports

That was a good catch by the outfielder.

good going

exp.

expression of approval or praise for success

Good going on finishing the project early!

in a good mood

adj.

feeling happy and positive

She was in a good mood after hearing the news.

a good ear for music

talent for understanding and appreciating music

His good ear for music makes him a great composer.

Expressions with example

make an example of

punish to warn others

The teacher made an example of the student for cheating.

shining example

perfect instance of something

Her dedication to work is a shining example for everyone.

be a shining example

serve as a perfect model of something

Her dedication to work makes her be a shining example for others.

glowing example

excellent model to follow

He is a glowing example of leadership in our community.

for example

exp.

used to clarify by providing an instance

Some animals, for example, dogs, are very friendly.

follow someone's example

act in a way similar to someone

He followed his mentor's example in handling the situation.

follow the example

use someone's actions as a guide

The new manager plans to follow the example of his successful predecessor.

perfect example

model of excellence or perfection

Her performance was a perfect example of dedication and skill.

practical example

real-world instance used for illustration

He used a practical example to show how the software works.

set a bad example

act in a way that encourages others to do wrong

He set a bad example by cheating on the test.

Terms with good example included in their meaning

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role model

admirable person

person seen as a good example to follow

model citizen

society

ideal example of good behavior

city upon a hill

model community

community that others admire for its good example

Examples of good example in a sentence

A good example can make complex ideas easier to understand.
His dedication to charity work is a good example.
The teacher's patience was a good example for everyone.

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French:bon exemple, exemple à suivre, ...
German:gutes Beispiel, Vorbild, ...
Italian:buon esempio, esempio positivo, ...
Spanish:ejemplo claro, modelo a seguir, ...
Portuguese:bom exemplo, ...
Chinese:好例子, 好榜样, ...
Japanese:良い例, 良い模範, ...
Arabic:مِثَال جَيِّد, قُدْوَة, ...
Hebrew:דּוּגְמָה טוֹבָה, ...
Russian:хороший пример, пример для подражания, ...
Ukrainian:гарний приклад, ...
Hindi:अच्छा उदाहरण, आदर्श, ...
Bengali:ভালো উদাহরণ, ভাল উদাহরণ, ...
Catalan:bon exemple, model a seguir, ...
Czech:dobrý příklad, vzor, ...
Danish:godt eksempel, forbillede, ...
Dutch:goed voorbeeld, ...
Greek:καλό παράδειγμα, παράδειγμα, ...
Hungarian:jó példa, minta, ...
Khmer:ឧទាហរណ៍ល្អ, គំរូល្អ, ...
Korean:좋은 예, 모범, ...
Persian:مثال خوب, الگوی خوب, ...
Polish:dobry przykład, ...
Portuguese (BR):bom exemplo, ...
Romanian:exemplu bun, bun exemplu, ...
Swedish:bra exempel, förebild, ...
Thai:ตัวอย่างที่ดี, แบบอย่างที่ดี, ...
Turkish:iyi örnek, örnek, ...
Vietnamese:ví dụ minh họa, hình mẫu tốt, ...

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