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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 models
Pereda said Morris and the other seniors were great role models.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
In addition, the city is making an extra effort to recruit women coaches and role models for their girls' sports programs.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Both the i9 Sports survey and research from the Women’s Sports Foundation found that girls need strong female athletes to serve as role models.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 19 Feb. 2026
These boys often lack opportunities and role models in the critical years of their development.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
These characters are not role models.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
As a result, many are struggling to access good jobs, affordable housing, reliable transportation, and positive role models for the next generation.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong name-dropped two of the country’s largest companies during his budget address on Thursday, citing them as role models as the Southeast Asian country embraces artificial intelligence as a way to future-proof its economy.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
In addition, the city is making an extra effort to recruit women coaches and role models for their girls' sports programs.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Both the i9 Sports survey and research from the Women’s Sports Foundation found that girls need strong female athletes to serve as role models.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 19 Feb. 2026
These boys often lack opportunities and role models in the critical years of their development.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
These characters are not role models.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
As a result, many are struggling to access good jobs, affordable housing, reliable transportation, and positive role models for the next generation.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong name-dropped two of the country’s largest companies during his budget address on Thursday, citing them as role models as the Southeast Asian country embraces artificial intelligence as a way to future-proof its economy.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for role models
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Clement responded that the better yardstick would be another pro league that is protected by the SBA, with the NBA, MLB, and NHL the most plausible examples.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Customizing and scaling up While the examples provided here are unique to the communities that designed them, and might not resonate in the same way in other places, AI offers a platform for educators and families to create their own resources and experiences.—
Andres Bustamante,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eight months ago, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley began proposing new ideas for the 2026 Academy Awards stage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Newly out of school, Stanton was at first less interested in Smith’s ideas than she was attracted to the excitement and glamour of his circle.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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These efficiency gains mean that hybrids using the Amorphous Motor in their powertrains will see a 1% reduction in fuel and power consumption compared to those using existing motor designs, helping automotive OEMs deliver a new generation of low-emission vehicle models, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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While some models are partly automated, manufacturers say crews still require training to use them effectively.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The vocal and physical manifestations of the characters must become second nature.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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An equally strong argument could be made that the dementia was the real cause because his actions are manifestations of his condition.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Role models.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20models. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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