supermodel

noun

su·​per·​mod·​el ˈsü-pər-ˌmä-dᵊl How to pronounce supermodel (audio)
: a famous and successful fashion model

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Rachel Burchfield writes about fashion, beauty, wellness & pop culture Christie Brinkley is one of the most successful supermodels of all time, having appeared on over 500 magazine covers, including an unprecedented three consecutive covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues. Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Kerry Washington turned the trending blunt cut into a bang, while MAC cosmetics used two-toned lip liner and bronze eyeshadow on supermodel Aweng Chuol. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025 The legendary supermodel — and the first Black woman to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue — has been the face of America’s Next Top Model since 2003. EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025 While the large and new jumbo size are great for achieving those big supermodel waves on thick hair, the medium size is perfect for bangs and layered hair. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for supermodel

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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of supermodel was in 1948

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“Supermodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supermodel. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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