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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
For some, athletes can and should be role models; that includes by raising awareness of racial injustices.
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Betina Cutaia Wilkinson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
But more than that, Olivia was a role model for other young skaters, including Konopelko's daughter.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Resilient individuals are often viewed as role models.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Nacho, one of his role models besides Sergio Ramos.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Betina Cutaia Wilkinson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
But more than that, Olivia was a role model for other young skaters, including Konopelko's daughter.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Resilient individuals are often viewed as role models.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Nacho, one of his role models besides Sergio Ramos.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role model
Noun
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For example, episode six looks at Gary Woodland’s remarkable return to the sport after undergoing brain surgery in 2023.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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For example, Resilience — which is not flying a CLPS mission but will collect moon dirt under a separate NASA contract — is scheduled to make its landing try in late May or early June.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The general idea is to use the wide lens to locate and select a subject from the expansive view, which the tele lens then zooms in on.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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This is about helping people feel ownership of ideas, and motivating them to move forward.—
Scott Mautz, Contributor,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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In an early iteration of the data center model, Epsilon provided connectivity and colocation facilities to house computer servers for customers such as banks.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The company pushed back the launch of an all electric car to focus on an ultra-luxury hybrid model and highlighted risks from potential tariffs and softer sales in China.—
Shashwat Awasthi,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role%20model. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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