role model

noun

: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others

Examples of role model in a Sentence

Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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The young people on our team are growing a lot, and a big part of that is having you as a role model. Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 At 23 years old, the beauty and fashion influencer is a role model for Gen Z, not to mention an avid user of both Dolce Glow and Sunnee Bae. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025 Don’t allow his actions to divert your energy away from what matters most — being a loving stable role model for your children. Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, both fringe influencers and more mainstream role models have taken to podcasts and social media to assert that women should be responsible for homemaking, and men for protecting and providing. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for role model

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of role model was in 1947

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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role%20model. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

role model

noun
: a person whose behavior in a certain role is imitated by others

Medical Definition

role model

noun
: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others
watching our parents and other role models deal with conflictMelody Beattie

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