: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others
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Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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Not having any role model who actually did it.—Hannah Karp, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026 What a role model he's been to all the other kids in the community.—Cassidy Wood, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026 Betsy was a role model for me and my entire staff at United Way.—Thomas Koetting, jsonline.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Little miss Twain was so lucky growing up with you as a role model.—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for role model