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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
He has been named the world’s top LGBT+ executive role model and was recently appointed as a trustee to the board of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 May 2026
But having Pérez as a role model has enhanced his development.
—Jesús Cano, New York Times, 20 May 2026
His daughter, Hawaa, described Abdullah as her best friend, role model and life teacher.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 May 2026
As the top driver at his regional French shipping company, Étienne always delivers on schedule and serves as a role model for new recruits, including the unruly if endearing Jordan (Armindo Alves de Sa), who’s only starting to learn the ropes.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 May 2026
But having Pérez as a role model has enhanced his development.
—Jesús Cano, New York Times, 20 May 2026
His daughter, Hawaa, described Abdullah as her best friend, role model and life teacher.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 May 2026
As the top driver at his regional French shipping company, Étienne always delivers on schedule and serves as a role model for new recruits, including the unruly if endearing Jordan (Armindo Alves de Sa), who’s only starting to learn the ropes.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role model
Noun
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His tiff with Lindsay is a prime example.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Another example of that was seen on Tuesday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The two can talk through any challenging or creative idea for hours or go their separate ways.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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However, bright, clever ideas also might spring up in your mind.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The department announced in May that Google, xAI and Microsoft had agreed to submit their AI models for security testing.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Anthropic will offer the EU use of its cutting-edge Mythos AI model to plug cybersecurity holes.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20model. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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