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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
Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
McKeen designs with 270 fit models across seven easy sizes, grading each style individually rather than scaling up from a single sample.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The Low Tow's unique shape was derived from past Low Tow models.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Smaller models have two treble hooks.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
As with previous models, the overall user experience is a pleasure for both work and play, particularly with the Liquid Retina display and responsive keyboard.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
The Japanese manufacturer has announced three new electric models, including the Highlander, which will bring it to a total of seven EVs between its main brand and Lexus luxury brand in 2027.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Synthetic embryo models, such as blastoids and gastruloids, which replicate key stages in mammalian embryogenesis in vitro, are slowly gaining traction as viable means of ex-vivo development.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The all-new Rivian R2, which was teased two years ago, may defy the current state of the industry, which has seen sales of EVs slump and automakers cancel upcoming models.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Vanquish is limited to only 999 units annually, with only a fraction being Volante convertible models, appealing to those who want a very rare, and bespoke vehicle.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
McKeen designs with 270 fit models across seven easy sizes, grading each style individually rather than scaling up from a single sample.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The Low Tow's unique shape was derived from past Low Tow models.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Smaller models have two treble hooks.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
As with previous models, the overall user experience is a pleasure for both work and play, particularly with the Liquid Retina display and responsive keyboard.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
The Japanese manufacturer has announced three new electric models, including the Highlander, which will bring it to a total of seven EVs between its main brand and Lexus luxury brand in 2027.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Synthetic embryo models, such as blastoids and gastruloids, which replicate key stages in mammalian embryogenesis in vitro, are slowly gaining traction as viable means of ex-vivo development.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The all-new Rivian R2, which was teased two years ago, may defy the current state of the industry, which has seen sales of EVs slump and automakers cancel upcoming models.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for models
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In 2019, Banksy created his own merchandising business named Off the Wall so the public could buy reproductions of his work.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the intersection of these meanings is a question about the intimate reproductions of culture, how it’s passed between mentor and mentee, parent and child.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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This is a developing story, the figures have been changed to reflect the most recent developments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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For example, the small clinic near Beaman’s home in rural Nebraska, with its comparatively small staff, saw appointment wait times for new mental health clients climb as high as 60 days in December and drop to 20 days in February, according to the VA figures.—
Vernal Coleman,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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American law governs the ownership of ideas with considerable precision.—
Ugo Troiano,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Wuthering Heights, Oliver played Isabella Linton, an initially naïve woman infatuated with ideas of romance whose are opened to the reality around her.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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By the time it was completed in 1935, about 100 people had worked on the Fairy Castle — which contained more than 1,500 miniatures and cost nearly $500,000.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The film also features a car chase depicted with miniatures and stop-motion animation to convey humanoid figures who have removed their skin.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the week leading up to the free concert, sales of BTS merchandise - from glow sticks to blankets to dolls - rose 430% from a week earlier at Shinsegae Duty Free's headquarters in Myeongdong.—
Cynthia Kim,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The dolls themselves were not contaminated with the drug, according to investigators, but the substance was found taped inside the back of the toy’s packaging.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Bourbaki prioritized abstraction over all else, eschewing concrete examples and calculations in favor of only the most general statements.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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So many things are collage, including in movies—Sergei Eisenstein and Luis Buñuel are two classic examples of montage.—
Laura Brown,
Artforum,
25 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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Faux-chrome hubcaps and brick outlines resembling fenders decorate the building’s skin; those giant gargoyles on the corners are overscale replicas of radiator-cap hood ornaments.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 Mar. 2026
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In center field, Dodgers fans were greeted by oversize replicas of those trophies, the better for taking a selfie.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Models.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/models. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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