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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, 16 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
He was even informally recognized by Hartford Hospital officials for touching so many lives in the transplant unit and being a role model, Thomas said.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 16 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
He was even informally recognized by Hartford Hospital officials for touching so many lives in the transplant unit and being a role model, Thomas said.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role model
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For example, Mermentau Cove previously used Mardi Gras funds to construct a pavilion for their graveyard and add flags to veterans' graves.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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For example, media scrutiny and social media attention around an executive’s relationship with Epstein could cost a Wall Street bank a lucrative role advising on an IPO or a mega merger.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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To turn this idea into something practical, the team first grew a large, uniform sheet of monolayer MoS₂ on a 4-inch wafer.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Listed with Chad Carroll and Michelle Suegart of The Chad Carroll Group, Villa De Casuarina captures the kind of Miami luxury that isn’t trying too hard—expansive, private, and built around the simple idea that the best amenity might still be stepping from your backyard onto a boat.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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Microsoft’s $50 billion investment will, among other things, help to build the data centers crucial to providing the computing power needed to run AI models.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Local designers will present an expert presentation on the slow fashion movement that addresses the urgent need to move towards more sustainable models in the fashion and retail industries.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20model. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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