The action of setting an example; concrete a pattern, example, symbol, type.

A person or thing embodying a feature or characteristic deserving imitation; a pattern; an exemplar. Now usually with of.

An example to be imitated; a model, pattern; an archetype; the original from which a copy is or may be taken. Obsolete.

A model, type, pattern, or example. Obsolete.

figurative. A guide, directory: an example, model.

An example or model to be imitated; an example of particular excellence; a person who or thing which is worthy of copying; an exemplar; an archetype…

A person whose conduct is regarded as an object of imitation or as an influence on the behaviour of others; esp. a person considered worthy of…

A person or thing which acts as an example or inspiration to a person. Frequently with to.

A plan, draft, scheme, or table of something; a tabulated statement; a design or pattern according to which something is made. Obsolete.

= mould, n.3 (in various senses). In later use chiefly: a button-mould. moul button n. a flat linen-covered button.

A design, a concept, an idea; (something serving as) a pattern or model. Obsolete.

poetic in early use. A model for imitation; a perfect exemplar of something. Cf. model, n. 9a 10. Obsolete.

A model, an exemplar; = paradigm, n. 1. rare.

A pattern or model. Obsolete.

figurative. Cf. sense 2b. A model, a pattern. Obsolete. rare.

A pattern or model, an exemplar; (also) a typical instance of something, an example.

transferred. spec. A person or thing that exemplifies the ideal qualities or characteristics of a kind or order; a perfect example or specimen of…

? a conspicuous model for imitation.

Social Psychology. A person who models or exemplifies a desired behaviour. Cf. model, v. 11.