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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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
While some models are partly automated, manufacturers say crews still require training to use them effectively.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The software serves as the bridge between today’s powerful AI systems, like Claude or OpenAI’s GPT family of models, and the real-world tasks that people actually want AI systems to accomplish.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
Often, the most heartbreaking testimonies come from the models themselves, who share accounts of humiliation and trauma that took place in front of millions watching and left them unable to work in the industry after due to the show’s stigma.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
To cope, handset makers are also reducing memory in some of their models and reconsidering low-margin entry-level devices altogether.
—Ian King, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Though the footprints have now been lost to time, archaeologists successfully recorded and mapped the site, as well as making 3D models and physical casts.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
So why do abstinence-only models remain so prominent?
—Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Qualcomm said the chip is made for things like running AI models and working with other nearby devices without draining a battery, even in devices that are regularly recording and communicating with phones and other devices.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
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These efficiency gains mean that hybrids using the Amorphous Motor in their powertrains will see a 1% reduction in fuel and power consumption compared to those using existing motor designs, helping automotive OEMs deliver a new generation of low-emission vehicle models, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
While some models are partly automated, manufacturers say crews still require training to use them effectively.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The software serves as the bridge between today’s powerful AI systems, like Claude or OpenAI’s GPT family of models, and the real-world tasks that people actually want AI systems to accomplish.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
Often, the most heartbreaking testimonies come from the models themselves, who share accounts of humiliation and trauma that took place in front of millions watching and left them unable to work in the industry after due to the show’s stigma.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
To cope, handset makers are also reducing memory in some of their models and reconsidering low-margin entry-level devices altogether.
—Ian King, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Though the footprints have now been lost to time, archaeologists successfully recorded and mapped the site, as well as making 3D models and physical casts.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
So why do abstinence-only models remain so prominent?
—Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Qualcomm said the chip is made for things like running AI models and working with other nearby devices without draining a battery, even in devices that are regularly recording and communicating with phones and other devices.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for models
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Several fireplaces date back to Colcord’s time, while others, such as the living room hearth, were sourced from a London maker specializing in vintage reproductions.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Artifact Exhibition has introduced an add-on VR activity to its walk-through display with relics and reproductions tied to the ship that famously sank in 1912.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Those figures include contracts that LAHSA manages for the county and the city, and LAHSA said the city was late in transferring it money, contributing to the delays.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Talarico proved unusually eloquent, impressing figures as diverse as the podcaster Joe Rogan and the former President Barack Obama.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Invite friends to share their recent creative ideas with you to revel in mutual inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The 2020 Democratic presidential primary, the party's last open nominating contest, featured a rush to the left as candidates raced to embrace far-reaching ideas including Medicare-for-all, the Green New Deal and aggressive taxes on billionaires.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The museum is home to the world’s largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the country’s largest collections of historically significant toys from about 1690 to present day on public display.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2026
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The lyrics breathe like literary miniatures, gleefully exploring social satire, the fantastic and macabre.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Exposing children to dolls with different skin colors and books and movies where the main characters have different skin colors are good places to start.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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For one thing, the modern-era dolls are not entirely new designs.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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Those are just some examples of how Chinese startups and tech giants are rapidly expanding worldwide, one year after DeepSeek’s AI reasoning model shocked global investors.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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And those are just two examples of the myriad plant life on display.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Around the moon’s south pole, where Artemis astronauts will be headed, conditions the new suit must withstand could be even more extreme.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Satellite imagery has revealed dummy missile launchers, inflatable replicas, and wooden models placed in open areas to attract attention and mislead targeting systems.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Digital twins — virtual replicas of buildings — allow AI to catch design flaws and cost overruns before a single shovel hits the ground.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Models.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/models. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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