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Exemplary vs Stainless - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between exemplary and stainless

is that exemplary is deserving honour, respect and admiration while stainless is describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.

As nouns the difference between exemplary and stainless

is that exemplary is an example, or typical instance; an exemplar while stainless is short for stainless steel.

exemplary

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Deserving honour, respect and admiration.
  • Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated.
  • * Francis Bacon
    • [Bishops'] lives and doctrines ought to be exemplary .
  • Ideal or perfect.
  • Serving as a warning; monitory.
    • as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages

    Related terms

    * exemplative

    Noun

    (exemplaries)
  • (obsolete) An example, or typical instance; an exemplar
  • (obsolete) A copy of a book or writing.
    • (Donne)

    stainless

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
  • Unmarked, spotless.

    • Synonyms

    * (resistant to corrosion) rustproof

    Noun

    (-)
  • Short for stainless steel.

    • Anagrams

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