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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
The program is designed to provide consistent, real-world leadership development and personal mentorship, giving girls direct access to role models in sports, business, and community leadership.
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Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
As a journalist, Coulter worked hard to become a role model in the Black community, much like his own teachers had been for him.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2025
This could be due to societal expectations tied to traditional male roles — such as the pressure to compete, a fear of being perceived as weak, discomfort with vulnerability and homophobia — as well as a lack of positive role models for male emotional connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
There were no visible trans role models in my world — no blueprint, no bright example of thriving trans joy.
—Lexi Love, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
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Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
As a journalist, Coulter worked hard to become a role model in the Black community, much like his own teachers had been for him.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2025
This could be due to societal expectations tied to traditional male roles — such as the pressure to compete, a fear of being perceived as weak, discomfort with vulnerability and homophobia — as well as a lack of positive role models for male emotional connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
There were no visible trans role models in my world — no blueprint, no bright example of thriving trans joy.
—Lexi Love, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role model
Noun
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For example, it's been shown to recognize specific tumor patterns potentially more quickly and more thoroughly than a human can.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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But the CamelBak Octane 16L is a rare example of a superb hiking-ready pack loaded with features that just happens to come with a really good two-liter water reservoir.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
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Lightning struck when this idea converged with advancements in the potential for LLMs to automate customer service.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But the flood of ideas, the excitement, and the support of incredible musicians and listeners have kept me going, kept me touring, and kept me grateful for a life on the road.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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Current models can extend up to 10 feet, with future versions aiming to reach beyond 25 feet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the Saatva mattresses can be pricey but the Classic model is the Goldilocks of them all—and clearly a favorite.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20model. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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