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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
For kids, the more good role models, the better.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2025
Where are our best role models for good listening and for respectful discourse?
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Her teen years were difficult at times, and in an effort to make sure Sandra had some strong role models, her mother enrolled her in a program with the Stoughton Police Department.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 24 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, 21 Sep. 2025
So for men raised with female role models in particular, family therapists say this relationship can be uniquely formative—and a standout quality to look for in romantic relationships.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement America’s largest racial or ethnic minority is filled with creators, problem solvers, and role models across industries.
—Lori Fradkin, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Marshall talked about the importance of role models in her life, paying tribute to her mother.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2025
Where are our best role models for good listening and for respectful discourse?
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Her teen years were difficult at times, and in an effort to make sure Sandra had some strong role models, her mother enrolled her in a program with the Stoughton Police Department.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 24 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, 21 Sep. 2025
So for men raised with female role models in particular, family therapists say this relationship can be uniquely formative—and a standout quality to look for in romantic relationships.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement America’s largest racial or ethnic minority is filled with creators, problem solvers, and role models across industries.
—Lori Fradkin, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Marshall talked about the importance of role models in her life, paying tribute to her mother.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for role models
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Woolf noted that growing up in challenging environments can contribute to mental illness, pointing to examples such as living in a country affected by war or civil unrest.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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While early cars in concours condition might be valued at $90,000, good-condition examples should be in the $25,000 to $30,000 range.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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The event, launched in 1982, celebrates the freedom to read and express ideas and emphasizes the importance of fighting censorship.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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After months of trying to find the perfect balance of ideas and entertainment, the Planet Money game is ready for our next phase.—
Erika Beras,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Like other Scribe models, the Colorsoft works with files from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive, and supports PDFs and Microsoft Word docs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some models suggest that K2-18b is a hycean world — an ocean planet with a thick atmosphere of hydrogen — and the signature of dimethyl sulfide was detected by the James Webb Space Telescope.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Camping, in all its modern manifestations, has become an increasingly popular and affordable go-to strategy for families eager to get outside and enjoy meaningful time together.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The science around this condition continues to evolve, and the physical and mental manifestations of CTE remain under study.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Role models.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20models. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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