role models

plural of role model

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Recent Examples of role models Marshall talked about the importance of role models in her life, paying tribute to her mother. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025 Family Matters star Jaleel White, who counted Warner among his friends and role models, honored the late actor in an interview with Extra. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025 In addition to role models, those in the industry point to the importance of competitive and structured youth competitions — cross-country especially — and the abundance of athletics clubs in the country (148, to be specific). Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025 Mentorship and peer support give women the confidence and visibility needed to step into leadership roles, and the younger generation now has more role models to look up to than ever before. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Looking for role models, troubled young men find Andrew Tate. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 10 Sep. 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, 7 Sep. 2025 This story of Fagin highlights the cruelty of discrimination, the plight of the poor and the importance of role models. The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025 Pughsley said Simoncic’s presence also helped students see police officers as approachable role models. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for role models
Noun
  • The lawsuit cites examples of passengers who were charged or denied service.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The exact citation reportedly appears in a University of Victoria style guide, a document that teaches students how to format references using fictional examples.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • On both right and left, many assert that debate is what enables real consideration of ideas.
    Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both models feature Super Retina XDR displays, with support for ProMotion tech, 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness and Always-On display.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Three new Apple Watch models debuted during the iPhone 17 launch; the Series 11, Watch SE 3, and Watch Ultra 3.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cue the predictable spooky mayhem as everyone battles a series of evil manifestations, including dolls, that by now feel all too familiar in their jump scares.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Spiritual practices, such as affirmations and manifestations, are commonly incorporated into wellness influencer’s approach to achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle.
    Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Role models.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20models. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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