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.

Recent Examples on the Web

His classmates were the sons of some of Greenwich’s richest country club members, and as a teenager Marc adopted these men as role models, studied their careers. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

The Euphoria actress, who has become a role model for the trans community, opened up during a recent interview with Elle magazine. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

Gomez has always taken her position as a role model very seriously for both older fans who grew up watching her on Disney and the younger generation, like her 13-year-old sister Gracie. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026

Ledger, especially, is a role model; his quietly strong performance in Brokeback Mountain was a touchstone for Whalefall — for both Abrams and director BrianDuffield, who included it on a Letterboxd list of inspirations for the film. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for role model

• caudal
• caudle
• dawdle
• twaddle
• waddle
• remodel

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 conflict

—Melody Beattie