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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It is created in the home with mothers and fathers as role models. Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025 Furthermore, by gaining greater visibility for women's sports, companies help to create new role models for girls that can encourage them to stay in sports. Lara Abrash, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Rapper Waka Flocka Flame credits his mom for being his biggest role model Waka Flocka Flame’s mom, Debra Antney, raised him in the world of hip-hop. Avalon Hester, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025 Figures like Bad Bunny help fill the space of role models at an age when boys are highly impressionable, according to Sheldon. Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 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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