role model

noun

: 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

To her, Moore was not just a style icon but rather a lifelong role model. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

What started as a fun thing to do turned him into a role model. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Many became lifelong friends, and role models for me as husbands, fathers, workers and community servants. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Orlando Delgado, one of Antoine's former high school teammates, told WBZ-TV that Antoine was a role model for many of the younger players. — Mike Toole, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for role model

• caudal
• caudle
• dawdle
• twaddle
• waddle
• remodel

Kids Definition

role model

noun

: a person whose behavior in a certain role is imitated by others

Medical Definition

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