1
as in reproductions
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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as in figures
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 ideas
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
she's the very model of the dedicated teacher
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Recent Examples of models
Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Additional models who have been announced include Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Alessandra Ambrosio and more.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Most brands use the same last for their entire range and make only minimal changes—usually size reduction and color changes—when producing women’s models.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In addition to its partnerships with OpenAI, the company has worked to develop AI models that touch various parts of the employee and consumer experience.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Ford Motor — The F-series pickup truck maker dropped 5% following a Wall Street Journal report that a fire at an aluminum supplier has temporarily halted production of at least five models, including the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The firm, which was founded in 2022, will utilize the funding to begin serial turbine production, refine its AI control algorithms, and develop next-generation models for diverse environments.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Newer Dyson models don't go on sale (and especially not on sale like this) very often, and even without the wet mopping head, this is a great deal.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM and OpenAI have all joined the small-but-mighty club, with models that are a fraction of the size of their bigger counterparts.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Additional models who have been announced include Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Alessandra Ambrosio and more.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Most brands use the same last for their entire range and make only minimal changes—usually size reduction and color changes—when producing women’s models.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In addition to its partnerships with OpenAI, the company has worked to develop AI models that touch various parts of the employee and consumer experience.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Ford Motor — The F-series pickup truck maker dropped 5% following a Wall Street Journal report that a fire at an aluminum supplier has temporarily halted production of at least five models, including the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The firm, which was founded in 2022, will utilize the funding to begin serial turbine production, refine its AI control algorithms, and develop next-generation models for diverse environments.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Newer Dyson models don't go on sale (and especially not on sale like this) very often, and even without the wet mopping head, this is a great deal.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for models
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While genuine antiques from the Ming dynasty can fetch millions at auction, many later reproductions and export pieces from the 18th to 20th centuries still carry significant value.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Many of them had easy access to government offices that enabled them to obtain genuine Syrian passports with fake names, according to former employees and regime figures.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Evans said he wasn’t thwarted by the brand’s adoption among Robinson and other political figures because of their lowbrow tastes.—
Steve Salter,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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So many of McAnally’s song ideas have been mined from his knack for finding stories in everyday life.—
Nancy Kruh,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Miller argues that universities are breeding grounds for ideological intolerance, laying blame on Marxist ideas.—
Mitch Picasso , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Later, in adulthood, Alice makes miniatures for a living, inspired by artist Joseph Cornell’s boxes and the tiny fairies her mother owned, nestled in the head of a pin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkins start at $2 for decorative miniatures to $50 for prize winning giants.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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For Artemis 1, NASA flew two female-anatomy mannequins, Helga and Zohar, to test the effects of space radiation on women.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Percy's sister gave him the mannequins as a housewarming gift.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some examples described in the ordinance are loud music, engine noise and even lawn mowers and construction sites operating at late hours.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The current major storylines, such as the implosion of The Vision and the scramble for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, are examples of the layered narratives that AI has historically struggled to comprehend.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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In another nod to Burberry’s heritage, replicas of the 1930s clock from the brand’s former flagship on Haymarket will feature in select pop-ups.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Similar complaints came from Drake and The Weeknd whose own AI replicas were pulled from streaming platforms after public outcry.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lily Hope, a Lingít master weaver, is using the popular Labubu dolls to raise awareness of Chilkat and Ravenstail weaving.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Other collab dolls and non-series versions will ring you up for more than $20 and closer to $51.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Models.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/models. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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