Definition of role model
: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others
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Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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Through her success and fame the 35-year-old has changed perceptions of ballet and has become a role model for many.
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In 2016, June was invited by one of her role models, Michelle Obama, to perform at the White House.
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This was the beginning: my father was my role model.
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For nine seasons, the character played by Sara Gilbert on ABC's Roseanne was, however subtly, a role model for people who looked at her and saw something of themselves.
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McCarthy said Scarfi has been a role model for kids as young as 5 or 6 who are just starting to play music.
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As far as pianists playing in a big band, my two role models are Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
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For us, Hawking was a valuable role model for more than the next generation of scientists.
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If your role models have their own channel, even better.
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First Known Use of role model
1947
ROLE MODEL Defined for English Language Learners
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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
ROLE MODEL Defined for Kids
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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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