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Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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There are so few role models and authentic stories to look to, and this project has the potential to change that.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
And five years after her passing, Shawntae is still her daughter's biggest role model.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
In the waning days of the pandemic, appreciation and recognition came from Los Angeles city and county officials, who, according to posts on Farzam’s Instagram, commended Farzam for operating Covid testing centers and hailed him as a leader and role model.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 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, 29 Oct. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
And five years after her passing, Shawntae is still her daughter's biggest role model.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
In the waning days of the pandemic, appreciation and recognition came from Los Angeles city and county officials, who, according to posts on Farzam’s Instagram, commended Farzam for operating Covid testing centers and hailed him as a leader and role model.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 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, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role%20model. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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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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