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signal fire smoke signal warning signal

counselor mentor model pilot teacher

adviser attendant captain chaperon cicerone conductor controller convoy criterion design director docent escort example exemplar exhibitor genie genius guru ideal inspiration lead leader monitor paradigm pathfinder pattern pioneer rudder scout standard superintendent usher vanguard

guiding spirit

follower

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ABCs Bible beacon bellwether compendium enchiridion landmark mark marker pointer print sign signal signpost telltale tip-off

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design ideal original pattern prototype symbol type

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beau ideal role model

guess

photographer

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