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.
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And in the imperfect hero who is Carol Sturka, viewers get a role model who doesn’t let her own anger or grief stop her from trying to save the world. Judy Berman, Time, 27 Oct. 2025 While being role models for their school and community, the players are still teenagers who have come together to strive for a larger-than-life accomplishment. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025 In late 2014, Turner spent a week with her role model Richard Branson on his private island in the British Virgin Islands, the Nashville Business Journal reported. Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025 To use my platform to be a positive role model for female athletes. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for role model

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of role model was in 1947

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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role%20model. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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 conflictMelody Beattie

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