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Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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And researchers have also found that encouraging boys to have women role models, in much the same way that girls have always had male role models, reduces their sense of gender difference, hierarchies, and superiority.
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Soraya Chemaly, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
Sophia Miller, Northeast High School Northeast High School sophomore Sophia Miller was nominated by her Health Science pathway teacher as a role model for all students.
—Kenya Anderson, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025
Prusse also sees Neeley as a role model in the business world.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
On one hand, you’re expected to be the responsible role model, setting an example with good grades and even better behavior.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Nov. 2025
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Soraya Chemaly, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
Sophia Miller, Northeast High School Northeast High School sophomore Sophia Miller was nominated by her Health Science pathway teacher as a role model for all students.
—Kenya Anderson, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025
Prusse also sees Neeley as a role model in the business world.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
On one hand, you’re expected to be the responsible role model, setting an example with good grades and even better behavior.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for role model
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role%20model. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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role model
noun
: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others
watching our parents and other role models deal with conflict—Melody Beattie
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