| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A-one | first class |
| 2. | ace | someone exceptionally good |
| 3. | acme | the highest point of perfection |
| 4. | apotheosis | the highest ideal form |
| 5. | archetype | the original perfect example |
| 6. | beacon | a guiding example |
| 7. | beau ideal | an ideal example |
| 8. | beauty | something outstandingly fine |
| 9. | best | the highest in quality |
| 10. | blue ribbon | top prize quality |
| 11. | byword for excellence | a symbol of excellence |
| 12. | canon | an accepted standard |
| 13. | capital | excellent or first-rate |
| 14. | capstone | the crowning example |
| 15. | champion | the very best |
| 16. | classic | a model of excellence |
| 17. | crackajack | someone or something excellent |
| 18. | crackerjack | someone or something excellent |
| 19. | cream | the very best |
| 20. | elite | the best group or type |
| 21. | ensample | an example to follow |
| 22. | epitome | a perfect example |
| 23. | excellent | extremely good |
| 24. | exceptional | unusually excellent |
| 25. | exemplar | an outstanding example |
| 26. | fine example | an excellent instance |
| 27. | fine model | a good pattern |
| 28. | finest | the best of all |
| 29. | first-class | of the best quality |
| 30. | first-rate | of the highest quality |
| 31. | flower | the finest part |
| 32. | gem | something exceptionally fine |
| 33. | glittering example | a brilliant model |
| 34. | glory | something splendidly excellent |
| 35. | gold standard | the best available standard |
| 36. | grand | impressively excellent |
| 37. | guiding star | an inspiring model |
| 38. | hallmark | a mark of excellence |
| 39. | height | the top level |
| 40. | high point | the best moment or example |
| 41. | high-grade | of superior quality |
| 42. | high-water mark | the peak standard |
| 43. | ideal | a perfect standard |
| 44. | idealized standard | a perfected model |
| 45. | immaculate | perfectly clean or flawless |
| 46. | incomparable | beyond comparison |
| 47. | jewel | a person or thing of excellence |
| 48. | leader | the foremost example |
| 49. | lodestar | a guiding ideal |
| 50. | magnificent | grand and excellent |
| 51. | marvel | something astonishingly fine |
| 52. | master | a person of great skill |
| 53. | masterpiece | a supreme achievement |
| 54. | matchless | having no equal |
| 55. | miracle | something wonderfully exceptional |
| 56. | mirror of perfection | a perfect reflection |
| 57. | model | an example worth copying |
| 58. | mold | a pattern to follow |
| 59. | ne plus ultra | the ultimate example |
| 60. | noble example | an admirable model |
| 61. | nonpareil | a person without equal |
| 62. | norm | an accepted standard |
| 63. | outstanding | exceptionally good |
| 64. | pattern | a model to follow |
| 65. | peerless | without equal |
| 66. | perfect | without flaw |
| 67. | picture of perfection | a perfect example |
| 68. | pink | the finest example |
| 69. | premium | of superior quality |
| 70. | prime example | a leading example |
| 71. | prototype | an original model |
| 72. | quintessence | the purest perfect example |
| 73. | role model | someone to imitate |
| 74. | rule | a standard principle |
| 75. | shining example | an excellent example |
| 76. | showcase | a prime display example |
| 77. | showpiece | a striking example |
| 78. | standard | a level of excellence |
| 79. | sterling | of excellent quality |
| 80. | superlative | of the highest kind |
| 81. | supreme example | the highest example |
| 82. | supreme model | the highest model |
| 83. | template | a model for copying |
| 84. | tip-top | of the very best quality |
| 85. | top | the highest rank or quality |
| 86. | topper | the best example |
| 87. | tour de force | an impressive masterwork |
| 88. | triumph | a highly successful example |
| 89. | true exemplar | a genuine model |
| 90. | ultimate example | the final best example |
| 91. | ultimate model | the final best model |
| 92. | unequaled | having no equal |
| 93. | unmatched | better than all others |
| 94. | unrivaled | having no rival |
| 95. | unsurpassed | not exceeded by others |
| 96. | very model | an exact example |
| 97. | virtuoso | a highly skilled person |
| 98. | winner | the best one |
| 99. | wonder | something remarkably excellent |
| 100. | zenith | the highest point reached |
