role model

noun

: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others

Examples of role model in a Sentence

Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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Raphael will play Elle’s mom and role model, Eva, who is polished, pragmatic and thrives on keeping things picture-perfect. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025 Mothers, aunts, and grandmothers serve as role models, teaching younger generations about financial literacy, saving, and investment principles. Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Peter Van Sant: Almost like a role model, right? Aly Somerville: Almost like a role model. Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025 That he is now seen by some as a role model for gay tennis players is just a happy coincidence. George Ramsay, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for role model

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of role model was in 1947

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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role%20model. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

role model

noun
: a person whose behavior in a certain role is imitated by others

Medical Definition

role model

noun
: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others
watching our parents and other role models deal with conflictMelody Beattie

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