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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
Jesse, family man, civic organizer, corporate negotiator, contract hawk, and school advocate has left a role model legacy of joyful courage and positive leadership for the kids.
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Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025
My brother and sister and I could not have had a better role model.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 28 June 2025
Since leaving the biggest role in the country, the South Londoner has focused his energies far from the soccer field, working on projects that support young men and raising awareness of the importance of role models.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
By age 14, girls drop out of sporting activities at double the rate of boys, according to the Women’s Sports Foundation, due to limited opportunities, social stigma and a lack of role models, among other reasons.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
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Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025
My brother and sister and I could not have had a better role model.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 28 June 2025
Since leaving the biggest role in the country, the South Londoner has focused his energies far from the soccer field, working on projects that support young men and raising awareness of the importance of role models.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
By age 14, girls drop out of sporting activities at double the rate of boys, according to the Women’s Sports Foundation, due to limited opportunities, social stigma and a lack of role models, among other reasons.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role model
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Media personality Bo Dietl, for example, is teaming up with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to raise $10 million through an outside group to challenge Mamdani, the Wall Street Journal reported.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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We’re told, for example, that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has at various times stationed at least five people there, including an assistant special agent in charge and two drone operators.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Wondering why watering in the middle of the day isn't a good idea?—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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Miloš had a wacky idea about Burt Reynolds for a while.—
Jordan Hoffman Updated,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Rae’s grandiose style was designed by hair artist Lucas Wilson, whose client list includes models Gabbriette and Emily Ratajkowski.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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Three pricing models for Amazon Prime memberships include: Amazon Prime membership Chris Sims is a digital producer at IndyStar.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20model. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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