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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
Democrats are currently so desperate for strong male role models to promote as candidates that they’re all tangled up over whether a burly Maine oysterman’s Nazi-symbol tattoo is defensible.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
There are so few role models and authentic stories to look to, and this project has the potential to change that.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
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, 29 Oct. 2025
Beyond programs, the clubs connect children with trusted adults and older children who can serve as role models and sounding boards.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
While being role models for their school and community, the players are still teenagers who have come together to strive for a larger-than-life accomplishment.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Advertisement In interviews, DaCosta has talked about the pleasures of telling stories in which Black women behave badly, instead of being forced to serve as virtuous role models.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, both fringe influencers and more mainstream role models have taken to podcasts and social media to assert that women should be responsible for homemaking, and men for protecting and providing.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Among some birds, siblings can be powerful role models that can even overshadow parental influence.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
There are so few role models and authentic stories to look to, and this project has the potential to change that.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
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, 29 Oct. 2025
Beyond programs, the clubs connect children with trusted adults and older children who can serve as role models and sounding boards.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
While being role models for their school and community, the players are still teenagers who have come together to strive for a larger-than-life accomplishment.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Advertisement In interviews, DaCosta has talked about the pleasures of telling stories in which Black women behave badly, instead of being forced to serve as virtuous role models.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, both fringe influencers and more mainstream role models have taken to podcasts and social media to assert that women should be responsible for homemaking, and men for protecting and providing.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Among some birds, siblings can be powerful role models that can even overshadow parental influence.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for role models
Noun
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In his petition, Kjoller, who was ultimately convicted on the firearms charges, alleges that all three cases included examples of AI use gone wrong.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Over 300 examples have been sold.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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But this search for ideas and solutions will only work if it can be simply communicated to the players.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Stick with who, whom, and whose for people (and animals who have names) and that and which for things and ideas.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Unitree’s humanoids are powered by its proprietary AI models and feature quick-swappable batteries, depth perception systems, and payload capacities suitable for inspection and manipulation tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unlike other models, the gel fibers offer a bounce-back effect that allows your pillows to keep their fluffy shape for an even longer lifespan.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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On the choruses, SZA’s voice floats in from the back, sharing manifestations and advice.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2025
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Gold is a color associated with luxury, luminosity, and celebration—ideal for the holidays and all your New Year manifestations.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
13 Dec. 2025
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“Role models.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20models. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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