Urgently need a word

[abdmlkbd]

I want to say "worthy to be followed" or "should be followed" in one word.
What's the one word equivalent for it?

 

[tedtmc]

exemplary, is a model

 

[abdmlkbd]

thanks....but i need a better word. A formal one.

 

[tedtmc]

those words are neither formal nor informal.

OK, few more : archetypal, quintessential, paradigmatic, a paragon, an epitome

 

[abdmlkbd]

thanks tedtmc.

 

[english-nz]

Role model?