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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
She's been very inspiring and a role model for many of us.
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Mandy Taheri
billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Pughsley said Simoncic’s presence also helped students see police officers as approachable role models.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Her two older sisters also play the game, serving as perfect role models for Pareja in those early years.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
Never meet your idols is a common phrase about your celebrity role models.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2025
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Mandy Taheri
billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Pughsley said Simoncic’s presence also helped students see police officers as approachable role models.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Her two older sisters also play the game, serving as perfect role models for Pareja in those early years.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
Never meet your idols is a common phrase about your celebrity role models.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role model
Noun
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The ad includes clips from news broadcasts covering, for example, Trump’s framework for a trade deal with the European Union.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The low, powerful finish from the edge of the box to beat Italy in the Under-21 Euros this summer was another example of his high ceiling in the final third.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the midst of feeling helpless, Kate said an idea took shape to commemorate the victims.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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And the 18-year-old Mastantuono has already brought fresh ideas to Madrid’s attack.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Dreamliner is 25% more fuel-efficient than older models due to lighter construction and advanced engines.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hence, clubs are turning to the player-trading model long pioneered, and more recently supercharged, by Chelsea.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20model. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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