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Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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In honor of being named as Barbie’s role model of the year, a toy has been made in the likeness of the 28-year-old athlete, who famously scored the winning goal in the UEFA European Women’s Championship in 2022 and the clinching penalty in the 2025 Euro final.
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
The rookie socialist mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani cited Wu as a role model during his campaign last year, but Mejia wasn’t the only councilor to suggest that Boston’s mayor should now be looking to him for inspiration — as far as this winter’s snow removal efforts are concerned.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Pereda said Morris and the other seniors were great role models.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 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, 2 Mar. 2026
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
The rookie socialist mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani cited Wu as a role model during his campaign last year, but Mejia wasn’t the only councilor to suggest that Boston’s mayor should now be looking to him for inspiration — as far as this winter’s snow removal efforts are concerned.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Pereda said Morris and the other seniors were great role models.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 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, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role%20model. Accessed 9 Mar. 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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