: 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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Looking for role models, troubled young men find Andrew Tate.—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 Ava Cavallini, 12th grade, Stewart County High School Ava has served as a positive role model to all underclassmen through her time in Career and Technical Education at Stewart County High School.—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Sep. 2025 While some, perhaps most, of Spicoli’s behavior paints him as the imperfect role model, there is something to be gleaned from the surfer bro’s rebellion.—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025 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, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for role model
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