(especially of a person) a perfect example (of a certain character)

typical example

(plural criteria) a standard for judging something

test, gauge for judgment

a fact, thing etc used to represent a group of similar ones

instance, model

a person who shows others the way, especially a person employed to point out interesting sights on a journey or visit

something that or someone who leads

a model (of excellence); apparently perfect person or thing

outstanding example

an earlier happening, decision etc used as an example or rule for what comes later

authoritative example

the first or original example from which others have been or will be copied or developed

original, example