Thesaurus results for ROLE MODEL

role model

noun

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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 The Baltic states’ size and vulnerability have spurred them to be role models for other members of the alliance — always contributing at least 5% of their GDP to national defense. —

Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026 For Thapanee, her parents remain the ultimate role models for spouses working in family businesses. —

Kevin Lim, CNBC, 31 May 2026 Will Smith does possibly the best film work of his career as the legendary boxer, civil-rights icon, and all-around role model, and Mann approaches the life of Ali with his own unique craftsmanship. —

Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 27 May 2026 Lerche is an industry role model because his company, Goldstar Jewellery, is a major international manufacturer and exporter of fine diamond jewelry that variously contains natural and lab-grown diamonds. —

Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for role model

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Noun

His tiff with Lindsay is a prime example.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Another example of that was seen on Tuesday night.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026