Meaning : An item of information that is typical of a class or group.
Example :
This patient provides a typical example of the syndrome.
There is an example on page 10.
Synonyms : illustration, instance, representative
Meaning : Something to be imitated.
Example :
An exemplar of success.
A model of clarity.
He is the very model of a modern major general.
Synonyms : exemplar, good example, model
Meaning : Punishment intended as a warning to others.
Example :
They decided to make an example of him.
Synonyms : deterrent example, lesson, object lesson
Meaning : A task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding.
Example :
You must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook.
Synonyms : exercise