Definition of role model
: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others
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Examples of role model in a Sentence
Athletes should remember that they are role models.
Recent Examples of role model from the Web
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Evangelical Christians even adopted penguins as role models for families, without realizing some surprising facts about their behavior.
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Now, the brand ambassadors are back with another set of inspiring ads—this time starring alongside their own role models: their mothers.
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The 2017 Fiesta Patrias queens Andrea Villarreal and Anayeli Sanchez, both 17, were posing for photographs with children as positive role models for young girls.
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The sister act and Bey protégés played the festival earlier that day, but made sure to stick around for their role model and support her for her huge moment.
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May was a role model and mentor to many, and a generous supporter of numerous organizations that promoted tolerance, empowerment and compassion for all.
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Gavin will need a home with strong role models and consistency.
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Any girl who reads about strong, resilient women won't hesitate to make Katniss her role model.
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Such rhetoric has made Orbán both a leader and a role model for a new generation of aggressively anti-migrant populists on the rise in Europe.
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First Known Use of role model
1947
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Definition of role model for English Language Learners
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: someone who another person admires and tries to be like
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Definition of role model for Students
: a person whose behavior in a certain function is imitated by others
Medical Dictionary
role model
medical Definition of role model
: 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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