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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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike other models, the gel fibers offer a bounce-back effect that allows your pillows to keep their fluffy shape for an even longer lifespan.
—Megan Schaltegger, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The private-jet-card firm placed an order for up to 1,500 of the new aircraft, alongside Citation Longitudes and Latitude models, reportedly to the tune of $32 billion, according to AIN.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Forecasting revenues over a 99-year period stretches credibility, as economic models typically lose reliability within five years, making century-long projections speculative at best.
—Michelle Grau, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
While many of the rechargeable models performed similarly (and were even made by the same manufacturer in China), a few stood out.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Local journalism could use investment, including through nonprofit models and philanthropy.
—Brandon Rottinghaus, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The center console bin in top Calligraphy models incorporates a UV-C sterilizing light, a post-pandemic feature likely to close the deal for some shoppers.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
That assumption can result in models that may perform well in testing but flop when they’re actually used in the real world.
—Kathleen Walch, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
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Unitree’s humanoids are powered by its proprietary AI models and feature quick-swappable batteries, depth perception systems, and payload capacities suitable for inspection and manipulation tasks.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike other models, the gel fibers offer a bounce-back effect that allows your pillows to keep their fluffy shape for an even longer lifespan.
—Megan Schaltegger, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The private-jet-card firm placed an order for up to 1,500 of the new aircraft, alongside Citation Longitudes and Latitude models, reportedly to the tune of $32 billion, according to AIN.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Forecasting revenues over a 99-year period stretches credibility, as economic models typically lose reliability within five years, making century-long projections speculative at best.
—Michelle Grau, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
While many of the rechargeable models performed similarly (and were even made by the same manufacturer in China), a few stood out.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Local journalism could use investment, including through nonprofit models and philanthropy.
—Brandon Rottinghaus, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The center console bin in top Calligraphy models incorporates a UV-C sterilizing light, a post-pandemic feature likely to close the deal for some shoppers.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
That assumption can result in models that may perform well in testing but flop when they’re actually used in the real world.
—Kathleen Walch, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for models
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Canvases by Norwegian painter Tyra Tingleff incorporated reproductions of the infamous photos of a nude Le Corbusier, brush in hand.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Starting January 1, all LV boutiques worldwide will display reproductions of the original monogram patent and the historic wooden monogram stamp in their windows.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2025
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That set her apart from other South Korean first ladies – who traditionally were viewed as humble, behind-the-scenes figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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These students do not count toward the college's enrollment figures.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Shopping, spending money, earning money or exploring moneymaking ideas is blessed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Start Small One of the key ideas in This Is Strategy is the concept of the smallest viable audience.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Circus Museum features the world’s largest collection of miniatures—more than 42,000 pieces that give guests a peek into the history and early days of The Ringling circus.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Before Zoë showed up, Sarah ducked into the village shop and stole some dry, warm clothes for herself and Dinah along with candy and some liquor miniatures that will come in handy later.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2025
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The toy company has also created fashion dolls with the film’s first outfits and singing dolls with the group’s performance outfits, along with action figures, collectible dolls and keychains of Huntrix, the group’s boy band Saja Boys and other characters like fan-favorite Derpy.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mattel said starting Tuesday its American Girl subsidiary is taking pre-orders for the Kpop collection, which includes individual dolls of the film’s lead characters, Rumi, Zoey, and Mira.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Poland’s President Nawrocki reeled off examples of Polish, Finnish, Japanese and even Afghan victories against Russia as evidence.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Upsides and downsides of using AI personas to simulate the psychoanalytic acumen of Sigmund Freud, see my examples at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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According to the report PepsiCo is creating high‑fidelity virtual replicas of plants and warehouses allowing the company to simulate and test new setups to pinpoint any operational issues before making moderations to physical sites.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Rather than literal costume replicas, the line offers refined nods to the film that feel modern and approachable.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The trio is on mannequins behind glass in a single showcase, and Disney says they were each worn by Swift during her famed Eras Tour.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2026
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The reel revealed the couple also had their very own winter village set up, complete with a skating rink that has moving figurines, a tavern, a Dairy Queen and a dress shop with mannequins in the window.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Models.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/models. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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