How to Use role model in a Sentence

role model

noun
  • Athletes should remember that they are role models.
  • There’s some good role models in the league to have my girls look up to.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Thank you for being the kind of role model young girls need to see.
    Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • This is the heart and soul of the Guardians – the perfect role model for younger players.
    Terry Pluto, cleveland, 3 July 2022
  • She’s the kid who was bullied and a role model who stands up for those kids now.
    Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2022
  • Bradley said Charles was lucky to have his mother as a role model.
    Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022
  • And to be a role model for a younger kid might be nothing short of profound.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The Dew Drop fairies are brave and spirited and make great role models.
    Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Since then, Slater has strived to be a good role model for his children.
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
  • Miami is a great role model for the rest of the country.
    Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 16 May 2022
  • At one point a girl asked Morgan who her role model was.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2023
  • That meant that the teachers began to treat me as a role model for other kids.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Aug. 2022
  • And many think of them as role models — so much so that the NFL has a conduct policy.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2024
  • There isn’t a better role model for young men trying to find their way in life.
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Thank you for being the best role model of love, strength, compassion, courage, and grace.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
  • He’s just been a tremendous role model for so many players that came through and still are with the Lightning.
    Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
  • In a press conference last year, the NBA star spoke about being a role model as a dad and close bond with his son.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Brent added that Blake is a real role model for his younger siblings.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Today, Reggie Miller is mourning the loss of a role model.
    Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Aug. 2022
  • But his first mistake-making role model was, of course, his own dad.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 June 2022
  • At just 12 years old, these girls serve as role models to younger girls in the area as well, said Kevin Barnes, Keith’s twin brother.
    Jordan D. Brown, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
  • Livakovic didn’t have to look far to find a goalkeeping role model.
    Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Beyond his play on the field, Davis’ leadership helped serve as a role model for the younger players.
    Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2022
  • In terms of finding good role models for her children, Moore says that, too, presents a challenge.
    Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 28 June 2024
  • My dad was my role model and gave me so much, but having been a surgeon has been a huge driver for me.
    Deeptee Jain, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Of Soucy, Barlow said that Adam has served as a positive role model for his peers.
    Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2022
  • Rob Lowe's sons, Matthew and John Owen, have long seen their dad as a role model and inspiration.
    Elizabeth Leonard, PEOPLE.com, 19 Jan. 2022
  • Cam is a great role model and a tremendous leader for our football team.
    oregonlive, 14 Dec. 2022
  • For many Swifties, Taylor Swift is not just a musician but a role model.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This might all sound too preachy for country fans who prefer to keep their music and their psychotherapy separate… or maybe not quite preachy enough for anyone who would like Jelly Roll to be a perfect role model for recovery.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2024

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