role model

noun

Definition of role model

: 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 Carr thought a great role model was Chloé Zhao, who won the Academy Award as best director of Nomadland, which also won the best picture and best actress Oscars. — Henry Devries, Forbes, "How To Be A Better Speaker Like Oscar Winners Tyler Perry, Frances McDormand And Chloé Zhao," 27 Apr. 2021 Elinor was a great friend and role model to the younger members of her family. — Ben Nigrin, BostonGlobe.com, "Elinor B. Olney, 92: the ‘Card Shark Matriarch’," 24 Jan. 2021 In addition to being a role model, the leader is responsible for group cohesion—a true alchemy that requires the involvement of everyone. — Luc-christophe Guillerm, Scientific American, "Coping Strategies of Ocean Castaways Hold Lessons for the COVID Pandemic," 16 Apr. 2021 Within that family, Rojas was a role model as well, especially to Fernando, who began high school as Rojas was starting college. — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, "Tale of José Rojas: How an Orange County kid kept the faith and made the Angels roster," 8 Apr. 2021 Brown has emerged as a role model for his activities on and off the floor. — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, "Celtics All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown driven to success," 8 Mar. 2021 Some pearl producers in French Polynesia are employing more sustainable practices, helping safeguard the islands’ resources and serving as a role model for other farms. — Lindsey Mcginnis, The Christian Science Monitor, "Points of Progress: Mexico City cuts out plastic, and more," 11 Feb. 2021 Emerson, who was remembered as a role model and mentor who left a mark on the careers of his subordinates, led the Police Department between 1992 and 2009 — a period in which the city and police force saw tremendous growth. — David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Former Chula Vista police chief Richard Emerson dies at 70," 6 Apr. 2021 More than a rapper, more than a businessman, Hussle was a cultural activist, a philanthropist, a role model and leader for young Black men seeking to overcome a troubled past and achieve greatness. — Rob Kenner, Essence, "Hussle & Grow: An Excerpt from Nipsey Hussle Biography 'The Marathon Don't Stop'," 1 Apr. 2021

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