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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
Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Bernardo and with child star turned Gen Z role model Andrea Brillantes heading the cast.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
For those who came to the league while Kershaw was already at the peak of his powers, the 37-year-old was a perfect role model.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
So for men raised with female role models in particular, family therapists say this relationship can be uniquely formative—and a standout quality to look for in romantic relationships.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Sep. 2025
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Bernardo and with child star turned Gen Z role model Andrea Brillantes heading the cast.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
For those who came to the league while Kershaw was already at the peak of his powers, the 37-year-old was a perfect role model.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
So for men raised with female role models in particular, family therapists say this relationship can be uniquely formative—and a standout quality to look for in romantic relationships.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role model
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For example, only when patients becomes weak and in danger of losing the ability to live independently are they declared eligible for physical therapy and rehabilitation.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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The clearest example of this is Live Nation, the largest concert promoter on the planet, which is betting biggest on Latin America.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Find step-by-step guidance for launching your first business, from testing your idea to growing your revenue.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment protects that exchange of ideas and no president’s directive, governor’s diktat, or chancellor’s command can override the Constitution.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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And what better way to do that than to get dolled up and be surrounded by models?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Intel is behind in both cutting-edge AI chips and more prosaic models used in mobile phones, which cost it Apple’s Mac business back in 2020.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20model. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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