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Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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People talk about being a positive influence and a role model.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
These antiheroes might not make great role models, but their stories sure make for excellent entertainment.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2025
Research shows that having role models or examples of heroic behavior can be a building block for people to take their own heroic action.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
These antiheroes might not make great role models, but their stories sure make for excellent entertainment.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2025
Research shows that having role models or examples of heroic behavior can be a building block for people to take their own heroic action.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role%20model. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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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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