1
as in reproduction
an exact representation of something in greatly reduced size
the dollhouse was a tiny, perfect model of the family's actual house
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2
as in mannequin
a person who poses with or wears merchandise (as clothes) often for pictorial advertising
the most famous models can earn thousands of dollars an hour
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as in idea
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
she's the very model of the dedicated teacher
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as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
why can't you be like your sister, who is such a well-behaved model child?
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as in to pattern
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Recent Examples of model
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
But the fundamental issues dividing the two sides—including U.S. demands for market access and China’s insistence on maintaining its state-centric economic model—are unlikely to be resolved quickly.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
Rather than only considering any one number in isolation to assess a model and determine whether and how to deploy it, your team must work with visuals like a savings or profit curve that convey the complete range of model-deployment options.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Kieran Alger, Wired News, 7 May 2025
Rihanna, with a new baby bump, modeled some Belle Epoque curves, as did Jodie Turner-Smith whose Burberry ensemble paid homage to Selika Lazevski, a black equestrian who lived in Paris.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 May 2025
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Noun
May 9, 2025 Among the advocates voicing their concern Friday was Ed Newton-Rex, the founder of Fairly Trained, a non-profit that calls for AI companies to train their models ethically and with permission from the original content creators.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
But the fundamental issues dividing the two sides—including U.S. demands for market access and China’s insistence on maintaining its state-centric economic model—are unlikely to be resolved quickly.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
Adjective
According to online reports, the buyers are model Olivia Culpo and her San Francisco 49ers husband Christian McCaffrey, who picked up the nearly 3.2-acre spread for $14.5 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
Rather than only considering any one number in isolation to assess a model and determine whether and how to deploy it, your team must work with visuals like a savings or profit curve that convey the complete range of model-deployment options.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
Nowadays, tweaks to F1 cars are often modelled virtually, rather than physically on the track.
—Kieran Alger, Wired News, 7 May 2025
Rihanna, with a new baby bump, modeled some Belle Epoque curves, as did Jodie Turner-Smith whose Burberry ensemble paid homage to Selika Lazevski, a black equestrian who lived in Paris.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for model
Noun
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Meanwhile, other species of chain fern employed a specialized strategy called dimorphism, producing two different leaf types for photosynthesis and reproduction.—
Jay Kakade
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
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Whether in major label studios or home recording setups, there’s always a demand for accurate reproduction of the sound captured.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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The three men disappeared from their cells in June 1962 in an elaborate plot that included mannequin dolls with real human hair left behind in their beds, according to the FBI.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
5 May 2025
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In Vietnam, dusty provincial museums and newer, sleeker ones inaugurated for the 50th anniversary echo the sentiment in reverse, displaying mannequins of wily peasant farmers taking on the U.S. war machine.—
Made by History,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Mark Gurman, in his Power On newsletter from April 27, had his own idea, and commented on the naming change.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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What are the building blocks of a brain that can think critically, use tools, or form abstract ideas?—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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From classic dollar-slice joints to artisan Neapolitan-style pizza and thick-crust American pies, New York City’s Italian restaurant market is impressive, boasting more than 1,800 pizzerias spread across the five boroughs.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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In 2025, options for local music lovers range from a jazz festival to country and classic rock performances.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Mary’s hair is in tight, skull-close curls, her forehead and cheekbones high, dark and light swirls of wood grain patterning her skin.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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Donning wide-lapel suits in rich colors, patterned shirts with exaggerated collars, and signature accessories like oversized tinted glasses and berets spoke to a kind of everyday hustler.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 May 2025
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The Frontierland concept is still present, complete with a pony ranch and a stagecoach, as is a haunted house and a land themed to miniatures, a concept that would ultimately become the Storybook Land Canal Boats.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Half-prank, half-pastiche and 100% punk rock, the film’s mishmash aesthetics are due to the many artists who volunteered to build out Drew’s gender-bending Gotham City by any means necessary, from animation to stop-motion to miniatures.—
Amy Nicholson,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2025
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That figure increases to $2,360 for families who make between $100,000 to $200,000 and $13,200 for families with an income of above $200,000.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The team is led by Mensah (Noma Dumezweni), a mothering figure who plays a big role in bridging the gap between robot and human this season.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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For example, staff shortages at the National Weather Service have resulted in reduced or halted daily weather balloon launches, changed schedules for some forecast advisories and fewer social media posts about weather conditions.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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For example, workers in call centers need to know how to use AI and balance it with human intervention.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Model.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/model. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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