Thesaurus results for ROLE MODEL

role model

noun

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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 Dylan has also credited his sisters for being role models for him in the sport. —

Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026 The Massachusetts Legislature is a poor role model for transparency. —

Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 From being an incredibly devoted mother to an inspiring public figure and role model, Princess Diana left an unparalleled legacy. —

Natalie Arroyo Camacho, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 The annual award recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team. —

Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for role model

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Other examples can be seen in the deliberate way Flick sprung to Raphinha’s defence back in December, taking up the topic of the Brazilian’s lack of individual recognition despite not having been asked about it.

— Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Somebody who lives in Shawnee but commutes downtown for work, for example, pays the tax, and roughly half its revenue comes from people who live outside the city.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026