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Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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Strong, fearless role models that touched the hearts of many.
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, athletes are portrayed as larger-than-life characters and role models.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
School bus driver Rick Daynes earned his Classified Employee of the Year Award for being a mentor, role model and positive influence for students.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
His Muslim faith shapes his life and he’s been praised by religious leaders for being such a positive role model and helping to change some people’s perceptions of the Islamic community.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, athletes are portrayed as larger-than-life characters and role models.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
School bus driver Rick Daynes earned his Classified Employee of the Year Award for being a mentor, role model and positive influence for students.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
His Muslim faith shapes his life and he’s been praised by religious leaders for being such a positive role model and helping to change some people’s perceptions of the Islamic community.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role%20model. Accessed 5 May. 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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