Synonyms of role models

role models

noun

plural of role model

as in examples

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.

Related Words

• examples
• ideas
• models
• manifestations
• patron saints
• rules
• standards
• incarnations
• phantoms
• personifications
• embodiments
• pinks
• paradigms
• mirrors
• guidelines
• ideals
• principles
• nonesuches
• patterns
• classics
• paragons
• archetypes
• nonpareils
• beau ideals
• epitomes
• exemplars
• eidolons
• touchstones
• gauges
• essences
• culminations
• summits
• pinnacles
• apotheoses
• acmes
• quintessences
• peaks
• apexes
• zeniths

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of role models

To stay ahead of the curve, find successful examples and role models in your industry and learn from them. — Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Many adults who struggle with food or body image blame the role models who were dieting during their childhood. — CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

This is especially the case for young adults who look up to celebrities as role models. — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Williams also recognized the importance of finding new role models for this chapter of her career. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Engelbert even talked about young girls viewing WNBA players as role models. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Daniel, his family, and his schoolmates are stand-up role models for little ones—who present realistic and healthy examples of toddler behavior, often through song—but parents can also learn a lesson or two from this family-friendly show. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 27 July 2026

As our bodies, minds, and spirits gain wisdom from more people and experiences, role models and heroes change. — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026

Annaconne and Faigenbaum both said that includes children having access to safe, noncompetitive activity, like recess in schools, and positive role models, like parents. — Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 2 July 2026