good example — clear model
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcore
Someone or something that shows clearly how something should be done or what something should be like.
Say it like a native
Textbook This serves as an excellent illustration of the principle.
Native This is a good example of the principle.
'A good example of' is the everyday phrase; 'serves as an illustration' is textbook.
Pattern: good example (of something)
In use
- Her project is a good example of creative thinking.daily life
- For instance, my older sister is a good example of someone who balances work and family life successfully.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ She is a good example for hard work.
✓ She is a good example of hard work.
'A good example OF something' (an instance), not 'for'. ('Set an example for someone' uses 'for'.)
Common collocations
a good example of— of, set, give, for instance
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'role model', which is usually used for people you admire and want to be like in general.