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as in reproduction
an exact representation of something in greatly reduced size
the dollhouse was a tiny, perfect model of the family's actual house
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as in mannequin
a person who poses with or wears merchandise (as clothes) often for pictorial advertising
the most famous models can earn thousands of dollars an hour
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as in idea
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
she's the very model of the dedicated teacher
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as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
why can't you be like your sister, who is such a well-behaved model child?
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as in to pattern
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Recent Examples of model
Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Parents can model compassion early by showing kids how to help others in everyday life.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 19 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
All of these potential interactions and outcomes pose an incredible forecasting challenge, even for computer forecast models.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
The risk assessment seeks to conclude whether the brothers — who for decades have been model prisoners who have focused on helping other inmates heal trauma— now pose an unreasonable risk to public safety if they are released.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Leaders should also model pauses themselves.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Parents can model compassion early by showing kids how to help others in everyday life.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The film, which world premiered at BIFF, represents a creative journey that began with a chance encounter in Seoul and culminated in an equal Danish-Korean co-production that challenges conventional filmmaking models.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
All of these potential interactions and outcomes pose an incredible forecasting challenge, even for computer forecast models.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
AIs also require a lot of energy during training, a fraction of which might be counted against any single request made to the model post-training.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
The risk assessment seeks to conclude whether the brothers — who for decades have been model prisoners who have focused on helping other inmates heal trauma— now pose an unreasonable risk to public safety if they are released.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for model
Noun
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But the law of plantation reproduction revolved around profit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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De Souza, a journalist in Philadelphia, now wishes that class had included the basics of fertility and reproduction.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Students also get to use high-tech mannequins that simulate childbirth, and safely practice vital training in a realistic environment.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The flourishes of humor at Williams and Holmes’ house, such as a mannequin of Puente out front, can sometimes be polarizing for people given Puente’s crimes.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Find step-by-step guidance for launching your first business, from testing your idea to growing your revenue.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment protects that exchange of ideas and no president’s directive, governor’s diktat, or chancellor’s command can override the Constitution.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The breakfast menu also offers classic egg white omelets, a grits bowl and a duck-fat poached flank steak and eggs.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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The lineup of festivities includes an exciting schedule of concerts, classic rides, carnival games and over 25 brand-new food items to indulge in, from new takes on fair favorites to trendy items like Dubai chocolate and Mike's Hot Honey.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rather, reliable rolling-waves moves, predictably unpredictable, patterned but not in a way that repeats.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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However, if the fertility patterns from before the Great Recession had continued, experts would have predicted that 5.7 million of those women would have had children.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Potted mums range from $5 for miniatures to $8 for regular-sized.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Batch tabletop miniatures for a weekend campaign, produce cosplay armor sections that fit together cleanly, or prototype brackets and housings for clients with consistent results.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hansson estimates that some 1 million people likely own cryptocurrency already in Michigan, though, no exact figure exists.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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The announcement of the series comes after Paramount condemned a petition in which nearly 4,000 industry figures — including Emma Stone and Joaquin Phoenix — pledged not to work with Israeli film institutions over the ongoing war in Gaza.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For example, only when patients becomes weak and in danger of losing the ability to live independently are they declared eligible for physical therapy and rehabilitation.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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The clearest example of this is Live Nation, the largest concert promoter on the planet, which is betting biggest on Latin America.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Model.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/model. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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