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someone who another person admires and tries to be like
Parents need to be good role models for their children. Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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Recent Examples of role model
The civic-minded nonprofit was created to provide education and life skills to young men and women with few role models and fewer options.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Fortunately, at home and in my neighborhood I was surrounded by black role models.
—A'lelia Bundles
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
The Florida attorney general should be a role model of respect for the courts rather than one of defiance.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Because, of course, there’s a role model aspect to it.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Fortunately, at home and in my neighborhood I was surrounded by black role models.
—A'lelia Bundles
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
The Florida attorney general should be a role model of respect for the courts rather than one of defiance.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Because, of course, there’s a role model aspect to it.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for role model
Recent Examples of Synonyms for role model
Noun
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For example, natural oils that would otherwise be filtered out in a drip coffee maker remain fully intact, making the coffee aromatic and robust.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
30 June 2025
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For example, one of my most popular services is writing wedding speeches.—
Jen Glantz,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Great to wear unbuttoned as a beach cover-up or buttoned as a stylish shirt on its own, a linen button-down is always a good idea to include in your suitcase.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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This chicken dinner idea checks several of the essential boxes for cowboy cooking: a cast iron skillet, plenty of Southwestern flavor, and a cheesy topping.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Towards the end of the video, the former Victoria’s Secret model reflected on how surreal her new flagship store felt.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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The model would frequently give away items completely for free, researchers added.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 June 2025
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20model. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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