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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
Jenna Bush Hager has the ultimate role model in her mother, former first lady Laura Bush.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
One of many things the culture lost with Lennon’s death was his rare example as a burgeoning and often self-searching male feminist, serving as a role model for men looking to take account of their behavior.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Working with female role models has always been crucial to Manners’ oeuvre.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, up at the Winter Garden, George Clooney is actually hoping that a male role model can make a lasting impression on his public.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
One of many things the culture lost with Lennon’s death was his rare example as a burgeoning and often self-searching male feminist, serving as a role model for men looking to take account of their behavior.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Working with female role models has always been crucial to Manners’ oeuvre.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, up at the Winter Garden, George Clooney is actually hoping that a male role model can make a lasting impression on his public.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role model
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In Southern California, for example, the 50501 spokesman says food drives are planned to support people who continue to struggle in the wake of the January wildfires as well as those who may be affected by the rising price of goods amid President Trump's tariffs.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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Visitors can double as such, by picking up trash, for example, and otherwise looking out for the environment at the parks.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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The basic idea is to start with something large and compact it down for easy transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
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Another good idea before kicking off an exercise routine: For activities that involve spinal twisting and bending, talk with your physical therapist to get tips on proper form.—
Alice Oglethorpe,
SELF,
17 Apr. 2025
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The tiered model approach allows developers to select the appropriate balance between performance and cost, with GPT-4.1 Nano being ideal for tasks like classification or autocompletion, and the standard GPT-4.1 model suited for more complex applications.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This will vary based on the model of the car as well as the car seat itself.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20model. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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