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Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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The superstar singer walked into Madison Square Garden Wednesday night for the Knicks-Spurs game wearing a shirt that expressed colorful allegiance to the New York team and downright affection for singer Stevie Nicks, one of her musical role models.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Strazalkowski says Tanner was a role model who inspired him and everyone around him.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In a sport long defined by its rigidity and rigorous training, Liu, 20, is a rebel and role model for simply loving to skate.
—Alice Park, Time, 9 June 2026
Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Strazalkowski says Tanner was a role model who inspired him and everyone around him.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In a sport long defined by its rigidity and rigorous training, Liu, 20, is a rebel and role model for simply loving to skate.
—Alice Park, Time, 9 June 2026
Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role%20model. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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